'Pattern as climate screen': the thermal exposure on the building envelope has been calculated with simulation tools: its intensity is continuously varying due to the twisting geometry of the building. A thermal map has been drawn with colors range from blue to red, indicating which parts of the envelope do or do not need to be shaded. This study was able to create a sort of ecological behavior that regulates the solar impact according to thermal requirements. The result is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional patterns and fabrics from the yurt; a mixing between tradition and modern sustainable techniques.