Course Overview

Since the summer of 2021, high school students from around Poway Unified School District have been building a mobile tiny house.  This ambitious project has been led by veteran CTE teacher, Joe Ismay, who has directed nearly 75 energetic students (with little to no building experience). The tiny house, along with CTE's Building and Construction Pathway, is located at Poway High School and open to all high school students across the district. Check out some highlights here.  

Construction Technology is designed to provide introductory skills and opportunities for students with varying levels of building experience. Every student will earn OSHA-10 certification prior to entering the "job site." Course outcomes will focus on completing the interior of the tiny house (specifically plumbing, electrical, and finish carpentry).  

Students completed the rough plumbing, electrical and began the interior finishes (insulation, kitchen, bathroom and living space) of tiny house #1. Once completed, the tiny house will be placed up for auction with the proceeds to be re-invested in the program.  

Students during summer 2022 began building the second tiny house and will be completed by students during the 2022-23 school year.