Arctic Housing Research Leaders
The Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) is unique in the world; we are dedicated to research that improves the durability, health, and affordability of shelter for people living in circumpolar regions around the globe.
RESEARCH & RESOURCES
Membership Info
Members help us define and prioritize industry research needs, pursue funding, and enable ongoing achievements.
Newsletter
CCHRC's quarterly e-newsletter reports our latest findings to builders and interested homeowners in the circumpolar north.
Announcements & Events
7.1.08 | Fireplace Retrofit Design Contest Frequently Asked Questions. Questions and clarifications for CCHRC's Fireplace Retrofit Design Contest are now online and located here.
6.19.08 | CCHRC's newest Energy Focus article in today's edition of the Fairbanks Daily News Miner. Please visit our Energy Focus web page for details and to read our newest article on money saving hot water heating.
6.1.08 | Ready. Set. Go! CCHRC's Fireplace Retrofit Design Contest starts today! Click here for complete details on how to participate and visit our news page for updates. Contest ends August 1, 2008.
Product Testing
CCHRC is building a unique environmental lab that focuses exclusively on cold climate product testing and development. Researchers will be able to subject products and building components to extreme conditions while monitoring their performance. Products that pass the rigorous protocols CCHRC establishes will earn the "Certified Alaska Tough" label. more >
Selected Research Projects
Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
The Healthy Homes Project
South Central Ventilation Study
Hybrid Micro Energy Project
Project Snapshots
REMOTE Wall System
The design of the building enclosure is one of the most crucial elements in making a home healthy, durable, and efficient.
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