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Hexayurt

Dec 31, 2003

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Designer Vinay Gupta’s completed Hexayurt prototype at the Burning Man festival in 2003. Vinay Gupta


LocationBurning Man Festival, Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA
Date2003
DesignerVinay Gupta
Additional ConsultantBeatrice Aranow
Major FundingSelf-funded; in-kind donations from Pactiv Corporations, Innovation Energy, 3M, SketchUp
Cost per unit$80-250
Area161 sq. ft./15 sq. m


The cardboard shell under construction; application of the reflective heat shield; transporting the shelter; the designer, left, with friend Beatrice Aranow in front of the completed structure. Vinay Gupta

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