| Summary: | Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1999. Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-[69]). Currently available housing in the Arctic is limited to solutions that have been adapted from designs for less severe climates. This thesis has developed a new manner of residential construction designed specifically for the Arctic climate and culture. The system invented ensures a variety of building options for traditional cultural requirements, while also improving on the level of amenity expected of contemporary dwellings. It has developed a sustainable and responsible building system that represents definite and quantifiable improvements through the use of appropriate technologies. by Joel A. Turkel. M.Arch.
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