KRQE News: “At-Risk Youth Get Involved in Construction, Filling Gap Left by Retirees”
B.PUBLIC Prefab is proud to support a local youth construction project in Santa Fe, New Mexico, by donating our high-performance prefab panels to one of three new tiny homes. Built by students from ECO High School and the Youthworks program, this home is being constructed to Passive House standards, alongside homes built to 1950 standards and the 2021 IECC building code. The homes will be tested in the Ice Box Challenge, demonstrating the impact of applying best practices in energy efficiency to both training the next generation of tradespeople and building better, more sustainable structures.
This tiny home, which will be delivered to the Esperanza shelter, offers a place of refuge while showcasing how high-performance building practices can make a real difference. We’re excited to see these young builders gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge construction techniques, helping them prepare for careers in the trades while contributing to the community in a meaningful way.
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At-risk youth getting involved in construction, filling gap left by retirees
posted Aug 8, 2025, by Natasha Lynn
