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True, most of the humble and hastily built dwellings that helped trappers and settlers get through a winter or two have crumbled. But log houses constructed with love and attention still dot the urban landscapes, as some Northerners fall for homes with a more natural feel.

Charting the history of four novel Northern houses

How an army of home builders could solve the North’s housing woes

Joe Kitekudlak on his hand at building a big part of Ulukhaktok, NWT

Over the last two decades, thousands of tiny houses have popped up across North America, creating a new lifestyle trend and a slew of first-time home buyers. But why is this movement at a standstill in the North?

It won’t change overnight. But when it comes to addressing our many housing issues, you need to start somewhere. Here’s how some dedicated Northerners are working to tear down old housing policies and practices to rebuild for the better.