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dc.contributor.authorCombs, Esther Marcell
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-27T23:21:58Z
dc.date.available2016-09-27T23:21:58Z
dc.date.issued2003-05
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11122/6913
dc.descriptionThesis (M.A.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2003en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to pursue an innovative idea to address the need for safe, affordable housing in the rural, subarctic area of the State of Alaska. A three pronged approach for data gathering included an extensive historical review of early indigenous cultures and dwelling design; a review of the roles of federal and state governments and their impact on the political economy and lifestyles of rural indigenous people; and interviews of homeowners to obtain their comments, preferences, and suggestions for design features in a home. The conclusions drawn from the findings indicated that the most important feature for a modern house in rural, subarctic Alaska is an enlarged Arctic entry way which was a feature of nearly all of the early indigenous dwellings albeit the simplistic, tunneled entry. Secondly, installation of a standby heat source or a backup, wood stove in homes; and, finally that planning, design and construction of a smaller, simplified house be pursued.en_US
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dc.titleMore than a shelter: a study of indigenous dwellings and contemporary, affordable housing in rural Alaskaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.identifier.departmentDepartment of Alaska Native and Rural Development
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