Thanks for the reply.
Since I'm single right now, I prefer the studio feel of the yurt. Of course I would like a walled-off bathroom, but the ability to customize the space to ones needs is something I've always preferred about larger rooms.
I suppose one could just build a studio, instead of a multiple bedroom cottage. How much do you think it would cost to hire somebody to build a studio cottage like you're saying?
Does anybody know how much 25 foot and 41 foot yurt platforms would cost to build?
And yes, I moved to the PNW because I prefer the west coast. I grew up in the south, and that, and I think the midwest, is not for me.
I'm open to other suggestions as well. I was looking into earthbag building once, but I'm not sure if these kinds of structures can be built in the area. Someone mentioned this architecture site on a forum:
Starseed Creative Starseed Creative They're based out of Oregon, so I'll email them to see what they know.