A few years back, reading Marmon Silko’s Storyteller gave me an idea as to how Inuit American live in beautifully made fairy tale like Igloos. And then, after seeing numerous shows on Discovery on how the teams of explorers have to live in Igloos for research, I developed a special bond with the Igloo or Snowhouse. It is said that Inuit have eleven words in their language to differentiate different type of snow, a distinction that you must know if you have to construct an Igloo.
So, when I read about the artificial Igloo created by Icewall, it was a reaction of mixed feelings. As much as I cry the loss of the real Igloo, I understand that this new one is a great technological advancement.

The Igloo Satellite Cabin as it is called have been in use for a long time because of its unique features. The best feature is that it is not just suitable for polar regions but also tropical areas. And one need not reconstruct the Igloo as it can be transferred by helicopter from one place to another. They are ideally used for exploration and research, but travel companies are vying after it, realising the great potential it has for eco-tourism.
The Igloo Satellite Cabin Is made up of fibreglass and polyurethane insulation that has allows it to withstand extreme weather conditions. More than one Igloo can be inter connected to each other by way of tunnels to fit an entire team of people. And, they are available in an array of colors to suit your fancy.

Via icewall