Made-in-Nunavut public housing

The Nunavut Housing Corp. has come up with its own design for public housing in the North, Housing Minister Peter Kilabuk announced Tuesday.

The housing corporation asked elders, youth, tenants and community leaders for input into the new design.

As a result, they designed a single-story five-plex where each apartment has two exterior doors, large storage areas, and a country food preparation station with a sink and cutting surface.

The design can be scaled to include eight units or two, and is made with energy efficient materials.

The new design will go into use in 2005/2006.