igloo
Arctic block dwelling
An igloo is a dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of compacted snow, traditionally constructed by Inuit peoples in Arctic regions.
The curved walls and small entrance trap warm air inside, making igloos surprisingly effective against extreme cold.
The word extends loosely to any snow structure: The kids built an igloo in the backyard.
Frigid treeless biome
- permafrostPerpetually frozen earth layer
- polarOf extreme latitudes
- icecapPermanent polar covering
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
blizzard · aurora · caribou · walrus · seal · iceberg · expedition · sled
Rounded vault forming roof
- corbellingOverlapping masonry projection technique
- keystoneArch's central locking stone
- windbreakBarrier against gusts
- compactedPressed into less space
insulation · ventilation · catenary · structural · self-supporting · curing · sintering · cutting
Protected place or structure
- homeOne's personal residence
- temporaryLimited in duration
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- overnightSpanning evening to morning
warmth · interior · family · communal · traditional · portable · efficient · cozy
Canadian arctic territory
- GreenlandLargest island on Earth
- InuktitutInuit people's language
- AleutAlaska archipelago native
- kayakEnclosed single-person watercraft
umiak · parka · mukluk · anorak · blubber · soapstone · harpoon · hunting
Heat you feel
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
- emergencySerious sudden danger
resourcefulness · wilderness · stranded · protection · lifesaving · expedient · improvised · endurance
tundra
Frigid treeless biome
- permafrostPerpetually frozen earth layer
- polarOf extreme latitudes
- icecapPermanent polar covering
glacier · blizzard · aurora · caribou · walrus · seal · iceberg · expedition · sled · husky
dome
Rounded vault forming roof
- corbellingOverlapping masonry projection technique
- keystoneArch's central locking stone
- windbreakBarrier against gusts
compacted · insulation · ventilation · catenary · structural · self-supporting · curing · sintering · cutting · stacking
shelter
Protected place or structure
overnight · warmth · interior · family · communal · traditional · portable · efficient · cozy · snug
Nunavut
Canadian arctic territory
kayak · umiak · parka · mukluk · anorak · blubber · soapstone · harpoon · hunting · whaling
warmth
Heat you feel
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
emergency · resourcefulness · wilderness · stranded · protection · lifesaving · expedient · improvised · endurance · harsh
- snow for childrensnowman, snowball, sledding, snow angel, snow fort
- ArcticArctic Circle, Arctic Ocean, Arctic wildlife, Arctic exploration, Arctic research
- historic dwellingsmanor house, longhouse, log cabin, farmhouse, cottage
- home conceptschimney, front porch, hearth, cottage, farmhouse
- house typescabin, bungalow, chalet, farmhouse, ranch house
- portable shelterstent, yurt, tepee, tipi, teepee
iglootent
Portable fabric shelter
mud hut · log cabin · brick house · bamboo hut · grass hut
igloomansion
Large, stately home
castle · palace · skyscraper · permanent residence · brick house
- igloo buildingCreating domed ice shelter
- igloo coolerInsulated storage for cold items
- igloo hotelLodging built from ice