Building a Home - when there are no trees

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The discussion highlights the construction techniques of the Inuits, emphasizing their mastery in building structures without the availability of trees. It contrasts Inuit masonry with the use of wooden poles by other native peoples for creating teepees and yurts in treeless plains. The durability of these structures is noted, particularly their resilience in warmer climates, showcasing the ingenuity of these traditional building methods.

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The Inuits have it down to a science.

 
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Other native people do similar things with wooden poles they carry to make teepees and yurts on plains without trees with the advantage that they don't melt if it gets too warm.

But the masonry of the Inuit work is quite impressive.
 

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