The Inuit igloo is an outstanding invention for surviving in extremely cold conditions, reflecting the courage and wisdom of the Inuit. This circular structure, built entirely from blocks of snow, can maintain relative warmth in frigid environments of dozens of degrees below zero through its ingenious construction.
The inspiration for this night light comes from this picture.
Built in the exact same way as a true igloo! The snow bricks are stacked in a spiral pattern (rather than in layers like a brick wall), with a gradually decreasing diameter to form a solid dome structure.
A great deal of time was spent hand-crafting each snow brick, giving each one a unique shape. The edges are purposefully uneven to mimic the imperfections of real snow blocks.
NOTE: If you ever need to build an emergency igloo in the Arctic, remember to first dig out the height difference as shown in the diagram below.
The sleeping platform is a raised area. With warmer air rising and cooler air settling, the entrance area acts as a cold trap whereas the sleeping area will hold whatever heat is generated by a stove, lamp, body heat, or other device.
Reference: How to Build an Igloo (1949) Directed by Douglas Wilkinson
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