Yupik Sod Houses

Traditional dwellings of the Yupik people in Alaska, USA.

Overview

Built by Yupik craftsmen, using soil and driftwood.

Design Features

Features temporary structures and insulation.

Architectural Connections

• North American: Yupik context.
• Residential: Vernacular homes.
• Traditional: Indigenous design.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by vernacular, shaping Inuit Igloos.

Related Architects & Works

Yupik Craftsmen (related architect), Inuit Igloos (related building), Temporary Structure (element), Traditional (period)