A snow hut, also known as an igloo, is a type of shelter built from blocks of snow. It is traditionally used by the Inuit people of the Arctic regions for temporary housing. The word 'igloo' comes from the Inuit language and means 'HOUSE'. Snow huts are constructed by cutting blocks of snow and stacking them in a spiral pattern to form a dome-shaped structure. They are insulated with furs or blankets and can provide protection from the cold temperatures of the Arctic.