AKP Adaptive Innovations Project: Online Home Repair and Maintenance

Introduction

Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) has created a Sustainable Northern Community (SNC) program to support its mission of promoting and advancing the development of healthy, durable, and sustainable shelters and communities for Alaskans and other circumpolar people. In 2008-2009, CCHRC brought together several partners to design and construct the first SNC prototype single-family residence, in coordination with the interior Alaska Nunamiut Inupiat Eskimo community of Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP), and the regional housing authority Taggiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority (TNHA).

Water System

The Alaska-made innovative Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) system onsite has performed extremely well. Observation revealed that potential icing is a concern when home owners are gone for several weeks during winter months and water is not being discharged from the system..

Wastewater System

The Alaska-made innovative Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) system onsite has performed extremely well. Observation revealed that potential icing is a concern when home owners are gone for several weeks during winter months and water is not being discharged from the system..

Heating and Ventilation System

The heating and ventilation system performances are directly related. The current heating system includes a Toyo heating oil stove and a wood stove for back up. The Toyo stove model in the home has been prone to electronic control faults and is sensitive to the quality of electrical power.

Overall Energy (Heat and Electricity) Systems

The energy use monitoring system includes measurements of the incoming electrical energy, input from solar photovoltaic system, and the heating fuel system.