The sixth affordable home built by Metropolitan Community College students was moved from the Construction Education Center on the Fort Omaha Campus to the Miller Park neighborhood yesterday – August 14. In partnership with Holy Name Housing Corporation, the 1,259 sq. ft., single-family house was delivered in four modules to 2452 Camden Avenue.
The house was designed and built by MCC students studying architectural design technology, construction and building science, electrical and plumbing over the past academic year. In total, 170 students were involved in completion of the Craftsman-style bungalow home with an open layout concept. It is the second affordable home in consecutive years that MCC students and faculty have partnered with Holy Name Housing Corporation to bring to Miller Park.
The home required a unique architectural design to fit the narrow lot. Construction and building science students completed all framing, interior trim installation, and custom-built and installed cabinets. Students enrolled in electrical technology and plumbing apprenticeship programs performed all electrical and plumbing work…