Question

Compare the housing styles of Iceland and Vietnam and explain how the environment influences these styles.

Answer 1

Many houses in Iceland are built into mounds of earth. This practice provides thermal insulation from severe weather and uses few wood resources, which are scarce on the island. Houses in Vietnam are open structures that are made with bamboo, which is plentiful. The warm climate requires no thermal insulation.

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Answer 2

Answer: Yes, what you put is correct...

Explanation: Icelandic houses are built out of wood with grass growing over them, whereas Vietnamese homes are typically built minimally using reeds, etc. The main difference is that where the grass insulates from the cold (I’ve been in one and they really work!) the houses in Vietnam are built to keep all occupants as cool as possible.