They are exposed to high winds and need to be raised so as not to melt down into the permafrost. The three-legged solutions are easily ajustable, as with a tripod, and the shade provided under the house keeps the sun from playing havoc with the grounds. Interestingly, the cavity under the floor is put to good use: in one module, an oil tank, in the other fresh water, and in the third, a holding tank for refuse. All Archimede houses have a fabulous shell to keep the occupants warm, sometimes associated with quadruple glazed windows that never condensate. But the sub-floor cavity in ALL OF THEM is a warm air distribution plenum, a feature that is equally appreciated in our ski resort.
