A New Model for Village Housing

Plans are underway to build a new, energy-efficient,
house  in the Coastal Village of Quinhagak (KWIN-AH-hawk), and the North
Slope community of Point Lay.  The Engineers and the communities hope that the protype will do more than just cut down on fuel expenses.

Shane Iverson, KYUK-Bethel

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