Housing
ousing units for single households are placed in the Northern slope of the city area. The buildings need to withstand the forces of landslides and avalanches coming down from the mountainside. The houses are raised on a high space frame truss structure which protects the buildings from ground movement due to fluctuation of the active layer of permafrost.
The south facade is widened in order to shelter the stairway entrance from the harsh winds.
The smaller facade on the north-bound side prevents the building from significant impacts caused by landslides and avalanches.
The space frame underneath the house allows for debris and snow to go through the building without damaging it. That space can also be used as an outdoor shelter for different activities or function as a storage space for parking bikes and snowmobiles.