CONSULTING SERVICES
Expert guidance for extreme environments. We provide specialized technical assistance, design, and research for cold climate housing.
BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER
At CCHRC, we bridge the gap between building science and practical application. Our team collaborates directly with communities, governments, and private entities to solve complex housing challenges in the circumpolar North.
Technical Assistance
CCHRC offers technical assistance and in-person meetings with communities to create site-specific recommendations and guidance for housing design options. We assist with decisions when communities are retrofitting, building new homes, or relocating.
Learn moreOwner's Representative
We act as an owner’s representative or quality control representative on the ground. We work with local crews to ensure that houses are built according to cold climate best practices and with high-quality materials for safety and durability.
Learn moreDesign Integration
CCHRC works with design firms and housing entities to improve building designs and mechanical systems. We integrate design, construction, and community development, providing services from feasibility studies to construction administration.
Learn moreApplied Research
We test and evaluate innovative heating and ventilation systems. Recent projects include ground source heat pumps in permafrost, cold climate air source heat pumps, and thermal storage systems for improved energy efficiency.
Learn morePolicy & Advocacy
We work with communities and governments to overcome regulatory red-tape preventing innovative housing solutions. CCHRC evaluates the impacts of regulations through quantitative and qualitative research to advocate for effective policy changes.
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