- Igloo - Wikipedia
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
- Igloo Products - Wikipedia
Igloo Products Corp is an American manufacturer of ice chests, drink containers, and supporting accessories It is headquartered in Katy, Waller County, Texas, United States Igloo is a subsidiary of the Dometic Group The company was founded in 1947 in Katy and is known for its blue and white coolers
- Igloo - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An igloo is a shelter (a place for people to stay warm and dry) made from blocks of snow placed on top of each other, often in the shape of a dome like half of a hollow ball They were used in winter as temporary shelters by hunters when they were away from their regular homes
- Igloo - Encyclopedia. com
igloo (Ĭg´lōō) [Inuit,=house] The Eskimos traditionally had three types of houses A summer house, which was basically a tent, a winter house, which was usually partially dug into the ground and covered with earth; and a snow or ice house
- Igloo | Inuit, Arctic, Snow House | Britannica
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 Iglulirmiut, an Inuit people, both on an island of the same name
- Igloo - The Canadian Encyclopedia
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 season (In warmer weather, travelling Inuit used tents known as tupiq )
- Igloo: Architecture, History, Sustainability, Materials, and . . .
What is an igloo? What is the history of the igloo? What architectural features define an igloo? What are the key characteristics of an igloo? What design elements make an igloo a practical and desirable living space? How are igloos designed for safety and comfort? What sustainable living principles are integrated into the igloo?
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