Uploaded February 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Beau Gibb and Cambria Houtte shared similar dreams of building a home in Alaska, but they wanted to do it using energy-efficient principles. The duo embarked on a three-year journey designing and constructing their passive solar home in Palmer, Alaska. During that time, they made new discoveries about how to effectively construct a true passive solar home in the unique landscapes of the Matanuska Valley. #passivesolar #energyefficient #homestead
Video by: Daniel Hernandez
Story by: Daniel Hernandez
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
Beau Gibb and Cambria Houtte shared similar dreams of building a home in Alaska, but they wanted to do it using energy-efficient principles. The duo embarked on a three-year journey designing and constructing their passive solar home in Palmer, Alaska. During that time, they made new discoveries about how to effectively construct a true passive solar home in the unique landscapes of the Matanuska Valley. #passivesolar #energyefficient #homestead
Video by: Daniel Hernandez
Story by: Daniel Hernandez
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/support/donate-splash-page
All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
