Dedication 6.0 of this year’s tiny house project occurred on Friday, Oct. 15, with builders, Central Office personnel, donors and current students in attendance. 

Fredericksburg High School students in trades classes learn the fundamentals of building by constructing a tiny house, and this year’s project will be taken on by 34 students. The project was started by the Hill Country Builders Association and is now run by a committee of local builders including Richard Laughlin and Todd Eidson. John Akin is the supervisor on the current house; Ben Fuller is the superintendent, and Joel Haby oversees the students. Haby looking to work in conjunction with the interior design class taught by Melody Houston.

Most of the materials used to build the house are donated by local builders. One of the biggest donors is Builders First Source. This year all the light fixtures were donated by Moore Supply Company. Local plumbers and electricians also donate their time, equipment and materials. 

 “It’s really more of a luxury home than a tiny house,” Haby said. “It’s a custom home like you would see everywhere else around this area.”

After construction is completed, the tiny houses are auctioned off to various bidders. The 2020 house went for the highest price at $80,000. 

There are also scholarship opportunities for students who work on the tiny house. Last year the Hill Country Builders Association gave two $5,000 scholarships to graduating seniors. 

 “We hope to continue giving students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of building with this project every year,” Mr. Haby said.