In the middle of Marina High School, a wooden framework of a tiny house sits as a potential solution for a more energy-efficient future.
Residential buildings account for more than 20 percent of energy consumption in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and each household releases about 8.7 tons of carbon dioxide per year. As concern over financial impacts and sustainable solutions grow, the demand for more efficient and resilient homes are also increasing.
Taking everything into consideration, longtime teacher Bob Meade…