For the Flatland Project I chose to make an Igloo. Igloos are commonly made of ice in extreme places- namely the Artic, Antarctic, Scandinavia, northern Russia, or northern North America. The Word Igloo, or Iglu, simply means house. They were built as temporary houses by Eskimos and Traders to keep warm, while away from permanent structures during hunting season. They are designed to block out wind and retain heat, and because of this are best with a small tunnel connecting the house to the outdoors and no extra space (with extra space you have to heat more air). I chose to do an igloo because it is fairly simple, but has an interesting background and stereotype and, for its purpose, is slightly ingenious. I was also brainstorming for what to do as I trudged through the ice that coated my hill, which brought on ideas.
Encyclopedia Britannica, Editors. “Igloo | Dwelling.” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. <http://www.britannica.com/topic/igloo>.