MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING

EIELSON AFB, ALASKA

This project, which is being completed in multiple phases, will provide new, quality housing for families at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, Alaska. There will be a total of 114 housing units in the Galaxy Heights neighborhood, 29 units in Ravenswood, and 116 units in Century Park North. The neighborhoods include running/biking/walking paths, multiple children's play areas, and mechanical buildings that blend in with the surrounding homes.

There are a total of 5 unit types, ranging in size and number of bedrooms. In addition, there is a variation of the four-bedroom unit types that has been designed to be capable of converting to fully accessible units.

To reduce the visual impact of multiple units repeating on a streetscape and provide a sense of ownership and pride for residents of each home, the housing units are grouped together as townhomes in combinations of three or four units each and the units are staggered. Gable roofs and floor offsets create variation and undulation in the façade of these buildings. At all elevations, there are bump-outs for rooms, garages, porches, etc., which will create a multitude of shadow lines and visual interest.

This housing project was designed to achieve a LEED Silver rating under the U.S. Green Building Council’s “LEED for Homes” rating system. The system promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, which use less energy, water, and natural resources; create less waste; and are more durable and comfortable for occupants.
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