Publications Catalog

The Cold Climate Housing Research Center offers extensive information about circumpolar building and energy. A full collection of all our guides, reports, videos and other publications can be found here.

 

 

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Building

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Mechanical

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Energy

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Miscellaneous

 

 

Research Documents

In-Depth Reports

  RR 2001-01, Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES) Survey Summary
  RR 2002-01, Energy Efficient Housing Survey: Executive Summary
  RR 2002-02, Over-Sizing of Residential Forced-Air Heating Systems in Southcentral Alaska Homes
  RR 2002-03, Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation Strategies in New Homes In Alaska
  RR 2003-01, Combustion Air Final Report
  RR 2004-01, Building America in Alaska
  RR 2004-02, Monitoring of Volatile Organic Compounds in Alaska Health Houses
  RR 2005-01, South Central Ventilation Study
  RR 2005-02, Statewide Housing Survey Executive Summary
  RR 2005-03, Healthy Homes Executive Summary
  RR 2005-04, REMOTE Wall System
  RR 2006-01, Mobile Test Lab - Wall Systems for Southeast Alaska
  RR 2008-01, 2007 CCHRC Annual Research Report
  RR 2008-02, State of Alaska Energy Efficiency Policy Final Report
  RR 2008-02A, State of Alaska Energy Efficiency Policy Appendices
  RR 2008-03, Frost Protected Shallow Foundations for Interior Alaska Freezing Indices between 4000 and 8000 Degree-Fahrenheit-Days
  TR 2009-01, Product Test: Nansulate® and Super Therm®
  TR 2009-02, 2009 Alaska Housing Assessment

Informational Reports

  IR 2002-01, Air Quality Pilot Study by William Reynolds
  IR 2003-01, Building America - Building Green in North Pole Alaska
  IR 2003-02, Alaska Mold Survey
  IR 2003-03, Straw Bale Building in Alaska Slide Show
  IR 2004-01, Remediation of Smoke Particles in Fairbanks Homes
  IR 2006-01, Permafrost Monitoring - RTF Link
  IR 2006-02, Cook Inlet Housing Authority Interim Report
  IR 2006-03, AHFC BEES Regulations
  IR 2006-04, BEES - Alaska Specific Amendments to IEEC 2006
  IR 2007-01, AkWarm Energy Rating Program Evaluation
  IR 2008-01, State of Alaska Energy Efficiency Policy Interim Recommendations
  IR 2008-02, State of Alaska Energy Efficiency Policy Interim Appendices
  IR 2008-01f, State of Alaska Energy Efficiency Policy Recommendations Final Report
  IR 2008-02f, State of Alaska Energy Efficiency Policy Appendices Final

Publications

Snapshots

  RS 2006-01, Carbon Dioxide Monitoring in the RTF
  RS 2006-02, Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation Interim Report
  RS 2007-01, New Home Study for Cook Inlet Housing Authority
  RS 2007-02, Mobile Test Lab Wall Monitoring Study
  RS 2007-03, REMOTE Wall System
  RS 2007-04, Ground-Water and Soil-Temperature Monitoring
  RS 2007-08, Masonry Heater Thermal Monitoring
  RS 2007-09, Cold Weather Concrete Demonstration
  RS 2007-10, Green Roof Hydrology During Spring 2007 Breakup
  RS 2008-01, Substantially Superior Cements
  RS 2008-02, Alternatives for Summer Water Heating
  RS 2009-01, RTF Energy Use
  RS 2009-02, Qingok Snapshot
  RS 2010-01, Solar Photovoltaics

Best Practices

  BPR 2003-01, Link to Design Heat Loss Calculator
  BPR 2003-02, Best Management Practices for Rainwater Catchment Systems in Alaska
  BPR 2003-03, List of Approved Materials for Rainwater Catchment Systems in Alaska
  BPR 2009-01, REMOTE Manual

House Plans

  General Notes
  Elevations
  Floor Plans
  Architectural Details
  Electrical Plan
  Foundation Plan
  Roof Framing
  Typical Framing Details
  Typical Foundation Details

Northern Fundamentals

  NF 2009-01, REMOTE Walls

Other Publications

  2004-10, Healthy House Manual
  2004-10b, Hooper Bay (Healthy House) Poster
  2009-08, Home Energy Saving Tips

Press Releases

  8/24/09 SNC: Newtok/Mertarvik plans completed
  6/12/09 Denali Commission & CCHRC Promote the sustainable building practices in rural Alaska
  4/16/09 CCHRC & YRITWC announce Hydrokinetic Project
  11/26/08 Craven joins CCHRC as Testing Lab head
  8/13/08 CCHRC welcomes solar-powered car
  6/17/08 CCHRC celebrates six months of solar testing
  12/20/07 New solar power testing to begin on Winter Solstice
  8/17/07 CCHRC announces Hybrid Micro Energy Project
 

Updates

  01/2009 Mobile Test Lab Insulation Update
  4/2010 SNS Project Update

 

Energy Focus

  Energy Savings Under $100   Energy Savings Pays
  PORTAL Opens   Chimney Pipe Safety
  Chimney Pipe Safety Inspection Checklist   Chimney Pipe Safety Inspection Checklist
  Hot Roofs   Solar Hot Water
  AHFC Energy Rebate Program   Passive Solar Design
  Windows part 1   Tax Credits
  Water Heaters   Lights Out
  Give Energy   PORTAL
  Holidays   Lighten Your Electric Bill
  HRV Myth   Knowledge is Power
  Survive the Energy Crisis   Winter in Fairbanks
  REMOTE Wall   Summer Water Heaters
  PORTAL Helps Homeowners   Phantom Loads
  Heating With Wood   Heating With Wood: Economic Considerations
  Heating With Wood: Space Heating   Efficient Windows
  HRV Systems   Crawlspaces
  Heating With Wood: Masonry Heaters   Indoor Air Quality
  Vapor Drive   Vapor Leaks
  Windows part 2   Mold
  Septic Systems   Insulation Types
  Green World part 1   Doors
  Boilers   Geothermal
  Water Catchment   Recycling Roundup
  Batteries   Freezers
  Paint   Building on Permafrost
  Barriers and Wraps   Home Orientation
  CARS Credit   Shopping for a Home
  Office Conservation   Infrared Heaters
  Good Communication   Snow Roofs
  Motorcycles   Recycling TVs
  Energy Star   Green World part 2
  Wind   Ants
  Smoke Detectors    

 

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