Modern Alaskan Architecture
CHRC APPROVED PLATFORM

Designing Homes for Alaska’s Cold Climate

A centralized digital platform for proven housing designs, construction standards, and logistics resources.

A Central Hub for Cold-Climate Housing Excellence

The Alaska Design Depot is a dynamic, searchable website developed by the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CHRC).

It consolidates high-performance housing designs, construction standards, and logistics guidance proven to work in Alaska’s extreme conditions.

By organizing region-specific resources in an easy-to-use format, the platform strengthens local housing capacity and improves access to reliable technical information statewide.

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Comprehensive tools designed for the unique challenges of the North.

Housing Design Plans

Pre-approved, cold-climate tested designs for residential construction.

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Construction Standards

Best practices for insulation, foundations, envelopes, and durability.

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Regional Adaptation

Location-specific guidance for Alaska’s diverse climate zones.

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Logistics & Materials

Supply chain, transportation, and material selection insights.

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Living Design Catalog

Browse top-rated designs for every climate zone.

Single-Family Homes
3.0
Zone 6 Family

Single-Family Homes

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Multi-Family Housing
4.0
Urban Efficient

Multi-Family Housing

1.7k Likes
Rural & Remote Housing
5.0
Off-grid Rugged

Rural & Remote Housing

1.7k Likes
Energy-Efficient Retrofits
3.0
Retrofit Green

Energy-Efficient Retrofits

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Who Is This For?

Tailored resources for every stakeholder in the Alaskan housing ecosystem.

Builders & Contractors

Housing Authorities

Planners & Engineers

Communities & Homeowners