The Gher or Yurt has to be one of the best, nearly timeless designs on earth. I have been fascinated by them for many years and prior to building my vardo as my traveling home, it was the preferred dwelling dear to my heart. I still hope to have one someday but it may have to wait until I find a place to put down my roots for the third half of my life.
If you are not familiar with the yurt or gher, below is the basic anatomy of one. Essentially it is a skeleton of wood, overlain with wool and often covered in canvas or similar material.
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 