Mariana Pickering Joins B.PUBLIC Prefab as Chief Brand Officer and Community Director
B.PUBLIC is thrilled to welcome Mariana Pickering as its new Chief Brand Officer and Community Director, beginning in June 2025. A recognized leader in Passive House education and community engagement, Pickering brings an extensive network of high-performance builders, architects, and industry professionals to her new role.
With a mission to revolutionize energy-efficient construction, B.PUBLIC Prefab delivers panelized building systems designed to meet and exceed Passive House standards — offering unparalleled comfort, durability, and carbon-conscious design. As the company continues to grow, Pickering’s expertise in Passive House market development, brand strategy, and community engagement will play a pivotal role in accelerating adoption.
“I’ve spent my career working to bridge the gap between research and real-world construction,” said Pickering. “B.PUBLIC Prefab represents the future of high-performance building—efficient, healthy, and scalable solutions for a changing world. I’m excited to help amplify this mission and build a movement around better buildings.”
B.PUBLIC Prefab was founded on a shared belief that homebuilding in the U.S. needed a better path forward—one that addressed energy efficiency, labor shortages, and the climate crisis simultaneously. The company’s roots trace back to co-founder Architect Jonah Stanford, who pioneered Passive House design in America and worked tirelessly to simplify the approach for practical application. His vision for a panelized, off-site system took shape in 2019 when the first B.PUBLIC Prefab home was installed in just two weeks at 10,000 feet elevation in New Mexico. Partnering with Edie Dillman and Charlotte Lagarde, who brought their expertise in education, workforce development, and environmental advocacy, the trio founded a woman-led Public Benefit Corporation to address both the climate crisis and housing shortage.
Prior to joining B.PUBLIC Prefab, Pickering co-founded and led Emu Passive, an internationally recognized leader in Passive House training and construction standardization. Over the past 15 years, she helped professionals across North America and Australia implement Passive House strategies, strengthening the global network of builders and consultants dedicated to high-performance construction.
As B.PUBLIC Prefab enters its next phase of growth, Pickering’s contribution to the leadership team will strengthen the company’s deep ties to the Passive House community and expand its impact across North America. As the company’s only West Coast-based team member, she’ll be supporting national impact while anchoring outreach in the Pacific Northwest.
“Mariana’s joy and passion for building science and her dedication to construction and architectural professionals makes her a powerful addition to our leadership team. We have had the pleasure to have her as a colleague for many years and and now we are thrilled to have her boundless energy and expertise at B.PUBLIC Prefab,” announces Edie Dillman, CEO.
Join us for a virtual happy hour to meet Mariana Pickering, our new Chief Brand Officer and Community Director - Tuesday, June 17th, at 4pm Mountain Time (3pm PT / 6pm ET).
The event is open to familiar faces and new friends, alike. Anyone interested in how to join the B.PUBLIC builder community is encouraged to attend with questions. CEO, Edie Dillman, will be on hand to help answer and welcome you.