What is a Vacuum Insulated Panel? Vacuum Insulated Panels, or VIPs, are a relatively new product making their way into buildings in the United States. Like other types of insulation, they can be used as stud cavity insulation or as continuous exterior insulation on...
What is timber frame construction? Timber frame homes are known for their beautiful structural wooden beams visible throughout the interior. An ancient construction technique used across the world, timber framing was originally brought to North America by European...
Can I use spray foam as a vapor barrier in a wall? The short answer is yes, as long as you have the right type of polyurethane spray foam and any approval that may be necessary from building inspectors. However, while using spray foam as a vapor barrier is...
What are Structural Insulated Panels and how do they work in Alaska? Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPs, are prefabricated building panels that combine structural elements, insulation, and sheathing in one product. SIPs can be used for the walls, roof and floor of a...
What’s the REMOTE wall and how does it work? One of the great conundrums of building in a cold climate is how to achieve an energy efficient building envelope that is safe from moisture trouble. Why do they so often go hand in hand? Because in cold climates, you have...
The integrated truss home was born as an emergency housing solution for Alaska’s many natural disasters. When ice-jam flooding on the Kuskokwim River devastated the village of Crooked Creek in 2011, CCHRC was hired to design a fast, simple, low-cost home that could be...
