Contemporary adaptions in the Arctic Tundra

Question 1

Contemporary adaptions in the Arctic Tundra

Answer 1

• Major technological advances needed to establish permanent settlements

Question 2

Issues with permafrost

Answer 2

• Creates problems for construction + engineering

Question 3

New methods;

Answer 3

• Elevate houses above ground on piles driven into the permafrost = allows air to circulate + remove heat
• Build larger structures on aggregate pads - 1-2 m thick
  = Reduces transfer of heat from building = ground
  = Pads placed beneath roads, railways and landing strips
• Utilidors
  = Insulated box, elevated above ground that carries water supplies, heating pipes and sewers between buildings