Identify 4 ways in which houses are designed for Alberta's climate?

Question

Identify 4 ways in which houses are designed for Alberta's climate?

Answer 1

They use hard woods to hold up to snow, they use slanted roofs to let precipitation slide off easier, they use insulation to keep heat in and cold out, they use pipes that are resistant to freezing, they use basements so you can have a little cave for hibernation.