Obtainable architecture: an adapted framework for building in remote Northern Ontario

Abstract

The central research question orienting this thesis focuses on how existing construction models found in geographically accessible places, can be modified to ensure greater access to architecture in remote locations. Focusing on Attawapiskat in northern Ontario, it is readily apparent that this and similar communities face significant barriers to building. This thesis focuses on adapting the existing construction methods that are adequate for accessible locations so they can be more responsive to the unique parameters of the remote north. The proposal is a framework and building test case that responds to the specific parameters laid out with the case study of Attawapiskat. The scope of the proposed framework primarily takes into account seasonality of construction in the north and ease of access to materials and systems within the process of building in the remote north.