Arctic

Architecture with igloos and wooden cabins.

Overview

Arctic architecture, using snow and wood, features igloos and insulated cabins, prominent in Greenland and Canada.

Core Characteristics

• Snow igloos, temporary.
• Insulated wooden cabins.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Inuit Igloos (Canada, traditional).
• Sami Cabins (Greenland, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Environmental focus.
• Residential: Igloos.
• Arctic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Arctic craftsmen, it supports extreme cold adaptation.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Snow Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Dome (element), Vernacular (movement)