Inuit Greenland

Architecture with stone and sod houses.

Overview

Inuit Greenland architecture, using stone and sod, features semi-subterranean houses and temporary igloos, prominent in Greenland.

Core Characteristics

• Stone and sod houses.
• Snow igloos, temporary.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Inuit Sod Houses (Greenland, traditional).
• Qarmaq Dwellings (Greenland, traditional).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Inuit craftsmen, it supports Arctic survival.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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