The Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) is an industry-based, nonprofit corporation created to facilitate the development, use, and testing of energy-efficient, durable, healthy, and cost-effective building technologies for Alaska and the world's cold climate regions. The Research Center was conceived and developed by members of the Alaska State Home Builders Association, representing more than 1,200 building industry firms and groups. Ninety percent of CCHRC's charter members are general contractors from across the state. The Alaska professional building community is highly regarded as a national leader in energy-efficient housing design and construction, boasting the largest per capita builders' association in the nation.
On September 23, 2006, we opened our new building, the CCHRC Research and Testing Facility, on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, which now provides space to expand our research as well as work more closely with students, faculty, and researchers at the university.
Alaska offers an excellent testing ground for cold-climate technologies and products. Our geography provides the full range of climatic conditions a researcher would encounter across the northern United States — from the windy, cool, wet weather in the northeastern and northwestern states to the very cold, snowy conditions across the northern plains and Rocky Mountain regions. In addition, Alaska's cold season lasts for six months or longer in any given year, allowing ample time for researchers to conduct experiments and evaluate housing performance.
The CCHRC Research and Testing Facility (RTF) is located on the campus of America's Arctic University at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
CCHRC and UAF share space and resources to advance the understanding and application of cold climate housing principles.
Street Address:
1000 Fairbanks Street
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 82489
Fairbanks, AK 99708
(907) 457-3454 - Office
(907) 457-3456 - Fax