A relocatable cottage built by TAFE NSW building design, carpentry, plumbing, and electrotechnology students was sold at auction at the weekend for $100,000 with the money raised going to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Source: Timberbiz
The structure utilises timber wall framing, timber roof framing, roof sheeting and structural steel substructure for ease of transportation.
The Provident Project Management – House that Youth Built saw the group of students construct the compact two-bedroom house, under the guidance of PBS Building. The meticulously crafted 2-bedroom home was created using plans developed by students from Western Sydney University
TAFE NSW Team Leader Building, Tom Hore said the project was a wonderful initiative for the students, as not only had it given them the opportunity to use the hands-on skills they are also learning on a real project, and for a great cause.
“Working on a real life project like this gives the TAFE NSW students the opportunity to further develop their skills that will translate directly into the workforce,” Mr Hore said.
The winning bidder was not named.
