Design
Every home begins with a design. Making sure that a home is designed and engineered to withstand the extreme climatic conditions of the region is important for energy consumption, structural integrity, longevity, comfort and many other factors that make our homes enjoyable.
The Cold Climate Housing Research Center has its own architectural team which strives to make innovative and appropriate cold climate construction techniques a reality.
The CCHRC also has a wealth of information on arctic design.
Our Research |
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BEES Survey Summary
Building America in Alaska
Energy Efficient Housing Survey: Executive Summary |
Healthy Homes Executive Summary
Statewide Housing Survey Executive Summary |
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Our Resources |
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Alaska HomeWise: Home Orientation (6/8/09)
Alaska HomeWise: New Concrete (9/28/09)
Alaska HomeWise: Permafrost (9/7/09)
Alaska HomeWise: Solar Energy (8/17/09)
Building America in Alaska House Plans
Design Heat Loss Calculator
Ask A Builder: Garages
Ask A Builder: Green Building
Ask A Builder: Home Orientation |
Ask A Builder: Log Homes
Ask A Builder: Metal Roofs
Ask A Builder: South Facing Windows
Ask A Builder: Permafrost
Ask A Builder: Permafrost
Energy Focus: Doors
Energy Focus: Green World
Energy Focus: Home Orientation
Energy Focus: Passive Solar Design
Straw Bale Building in Alaska Slideshow |
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Links |
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The Green Home Guide
NAHB Green Building
NAHB "How Homes Become Green" |
NAHB Model Green Building Guidelines Manual
US Green Building Council
US Green Building Council - Alaska Chapter |
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