An igloo (Inuit languages: iglu, [1] Inuktitut syllabics ᐃᒡᓗ (plural: igluit ᐃᒡᓗᐃᑦ)), also known as a snow house or snow hut, is a type of shelter built of suitable snow.

In this article, you'll learn how igloos are built and how the properties of snow helped the ingenious Inuit create a low-cost, low-effort shelter. We'll also discuss the truth about some …

igloo, temporary winter home or hunting-ground dwelling of Canadian and Greenland Inuit (Eskimos). The term igloo, or iglu, from Eskimo igdlu (“house”), is related to Iglulik, a town, and …

2024年6月7日 · Igloos are dome-shaped shelters made of snow, built by the Inuit and other northern peoples as temporary shelters. They were used by hunting parties when away from …

2006年12月19日 · An igloo is a dome-shaped dwelling made of hard snow known as pukaangajuq. Historically, it was used by Inuit families and traveling hunters during the winter …

2023年12月21日 · Igloo, also known as iglu, means “house.” The exact date of the first such structure is not known. This form of shelter has a very long history, dating back hundreds or …

2014年12月31日 · The word ‘igloo’ is a mid-19th century Inuit word (iglu) which means ‘house’. And while an igloo is a bit of a primitive (read: sparse) house, it can provide shelter from …

2020年4月8日 · An igloo is a house made of snow. It is a sheltered construction, made from snow blocks and it generally look like a dome. They are perfect for extreme cold weather conditions. …

The igloo or iglu is the traditional shelter of Inuit living in the far northern regions. They are built of blocks of snow in a circular form in which the walls curve inward toward the top to form a snow …

2023年9月14日 · Dive deep into the art and science of igloo construction with this comprehensive guide. From understanding the history and significance of igloos to mastering the techniques …