Today, students type their spelling tests, books are enjoyed on tablets or in headphones, and receiving a text is more common than a phone call. Technology is hard to escape but that doesn’t mean everyone subscribes to the idea that it’s always an improvement.

“We’re excited to welcome Lisa Huffman as our new CEO. She’s a lifelong Alaskan who cares deeply about our community. From working as a principal in our education system to serving on the board of an Alaska Native corporation, Lisa is a strong leader who will guide the Anchorage Home Builders Association into the future,” says Skyler Quinn, president of the AHBA board of directors.

From high winds to earthquakes and darkness to below zero temperatures, Alaska homes not only need to withstand the weather, they must also live up to life on the Last Frontier. Here are some home design elements that help Alaskans live life to the fullest.

Building Energy-Efficient Homes Across Alaska: An Investment in Our Future