| | JULY 20269CHRONICLESHOMESCHRONICLESHOMESstory, the small, dry stone wall were built in such a way that it can be deconstructed when tax collectors visited the area. The unique concept of the houses arrived with the Greeks when they started colonization in Italy. The walls are comprised of exposed layers of bedrock mad using mortar. The roofs are also double-skinned, using wedge shaped stone and a watertight outer cone which is built up of corbelled limestone slabs, known as `chianche or chiancarelle.The Trulli of Alberobello was recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.Nisyrian House in Greece The name of these houses is derived from the island of Nisyros. This unique architecture is featured with the indigenous structures of the mesmerizing landscape. The houses are consisted of two-storeys and closely clustered to withstand the waves and winds come from the sea.The interior of the houses have all the luxurious amenities. Each of the town has their own unique features in many places such as floor design, roof steps, and tiles. These homes have brightly coloured wooden balcony.From the distance the stretch of such buildings appears symmetrical statue tunning. The special structure also includes brightly painted wooden balconies. For these unique features and welcoming vibes, hospitality industry has adopted the style of architecture in luxury stay and resorts.Traditional Korean House ­ HanokThese houses came into existence during 14th century when the Koreans incorporated western style in their architecture. The construction method of Hanok has undergone a lot of changes and improvisation.According to some historians, it is a wooden structure which is built according to the traditional Korean-style framework which consists of columns and purlins and a roof reflecting the Korean traditional architectural style.The Hanoks are creatively designed and share a special relationship with the surroundings in which they're built. This structure is suitable for both extreme summer and winter. To maintain perfect ventilation in summer, it has wooden floors known as `daecheyong maru'. A special type of roof tiles were used which is made up of baked soil, known as giwa.Giwa is the reason of the Hanoks special unique shape of roof. Hanok reflects a vibrant look because it uses `O-bang' color, which is the traditional 5 colors combination of Korea. Modern Hanoks are equipped with all the necessary luxury amenities and offers a premium experience for the tourists.Igloos of Baffin Island, CanadaIgloos are constructed by the Eskimos who live in the polar region. The whole construction of these houses creatively designed to lock the temperature inside the room being surrounded by extremely cold climate.These igloo houses are carved out of deep snowdrift of fine-grained, compressed, and insulating snow to create ice dwellings which is temporary shelter. The inmates of these houses lit fire lamps with the oil they extract from animal fat.The dimensions of igloos may vary, but they generally accommodate only one family. An experienced Inuit can build a snow igloo in between one and two hours. Sod, stone, and wood are also used to construct igloos.Few years ago, we were not so aware of the igloos but, now people are saving this creative traditional architecture as part of the Inuit history. Currently, in locations like Canada, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Austria, and Romania, tourists can stay in ice hotels or can rent igloos to sleep in.SCAN THE QR CODE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
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