North of London | Do not know about mountain cabins/houses but rainfall is an option and the only source of water in Bermuda other than buying water from a desalination plant. Almost all residences are self sufficient in harvesting rain for their needs.
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38222271
The North Atlantic island of Bermuda has no fresh-water springs, rivers or lakes. So how did humans ever settle there? The secret is in the design of their houses, and particularly the white stepped roof which is still in use 400 years after it was first introduced. |