Northern Energy Efficiency, Architecture and Design – A 2013 Week of the Arctic Summary

Untitled Northern Energy Efficiency, Architecture and Design – A 2013 Week of the Arctic Summary Alaska Should Have a Goal to be the most Energy Efficient Place in the U. [...] During the presentation session of the Week of the Arctic’s event, “Northern Energy Efficiency, Architecture and Design,” obstacles were identified and opportunities present in the energy efficiency spectrum were highlighted. [...] Experts came together to support the notion that Alaska should have a goal to be the most energy efficient place in the United States, expressing that we have known how to build in cold climates for decades. [...] The sheer size of Alaska and the diversity among its communities pose tough issues for energy efficiency, as unique considerations must be taken in the designing process for different geographic regions of the state. [...] In order to make projects successful in all corners of Alaska, panelists stressed the importance of recognizing this challenge and combatting through the use of local energy potential, knowledge and culture to an advantage.