Arctic abode, also known as an igloo, is a traditional dwelling made of stacked ice blocks. Synonyms for such a structure include snow hut, snow house, and ice shelter. Additionally, the Inuit people who inhabit the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska refer to their dwelling as a qasgiq or kavik, depending on the specific type. Another synonym often used to describe a shelter in the Arctic is a bivouac, which is a temporary shelter made of materials like snow or ice. Regardless of the name used, the Arctic abode has been crucial to the survival of people living in the harsh conditions of the Arctic, providing them with warmth and shelter.