I am building a combination primary dwelling and healing retreat on the Big Islandof Hawaii. Given that the prices there are astronomical, my mortgage broker suggesteda yurt instead of a traditional structure. My initial reaction was, “I’m not living in a tent....

"I was in Jodhpur searching for a good vendor for customized tents. The pre-appointed meeting with one vendor had been a disaster. I started searching the net and Out Factory popped up. I was impressed with what I saw. It was unique and fitted exactly what I was hoping for......

“At the bottom end of Machaan, is a wide expanse of wetlands, my favorite spot. I had always wanted to create a unique experience just above where guests could watch the birds come home, in the evenings. For birders and for lay folks alike, this is a real encounter with nature.....

Shukr. Sabr. Simran. That’s what we named our Yurt. A quiet circle of gratitude, patience, and remembrance — nestled deep within our little piece of farmland. This wasn’t just a project. It was a leap of faith. Somewhere between the chaos of city life.....

“When I first came across these yurts, I thought it would be a very innovative form for our spa at Discovery Village, Kabini. Once the spa was up and running, I felt I could use a yurt for myself. That’s how I ended up with two connected yurts that are now the family’s weekend home......

“As an architect, I have a soft corner for the innovative. And when a friend shared some images from The Out Factory, I was clear that I needed a yurt for my farm. When I have guests over, everyone is curious and wants to know more about the yurt. And I end up telling them about the yurt.....