Mariana Pickering, a frequent guest on the Accelerator and co-founder and former CEO of Emu Passive, has joined B.PUBLIC Prefab as its new Chief Brand Officer and Community Director. A recognized leader in Passive House education and community engagement, Pickering brings an extensive network of high-performance builders, architects, and industry professionals to her new role. Over the past 15 years, she has helped professionals across North America and Australia implement Passive House strategies, strengthening the global network of builders and consultants dedicated to high-performance construction. Pickering’s expertise in Passive House market development, brand strategy, and community engagement will also play a pivotal role as B.PUBLIC continues to grow.
Mariana Pickering Joins B.PUBLIC Prefab
“I’ve spent my career working to bridge the gap between research and real-world construction,” said Pickering. “B.PUBLIC Prefab represents the future of high-performance building—efficient, healthy, and scalable solutions for a changing world. I’m excited to help amplify this mission and build a movement around better buildings.”
With a mission to revolutionize energy-efficient construction, the New Mexico-based B.PUBLIC delivers panelized building systems designed to meet and exceed Passive House standards. The company’s roots trace back to co-founder Architect Jonah Stanford, who pioneered Passive House design in America and worked tirelessly to simplify the approach for practical application. His vision for a panelized, off-site system took shape in 2019 when the first B.PUBLIC Prefab home was installed in just two weeks at 10,000 feet elevation in New Mexico. Partnering with Edie Dillman and Charlotte Lagarde, who brought their expertise in education, workforce development, and environmental advocacy, the trio founded a woman-led Public Benefit Corporation to address both the climate crisis and housing shortage.
As B.PUBLIC Prefab enters its next phase of growth, Pickering’s contribution to the leadership team will strengthen the company’s deep ties to the Passive House community and expand its impact across North America.
“Mariana’s joy and passion for building science and her dedication to construction and architectural professionals makes her a powerful addition to our leadership team. We have had the pleasure to have her as a colleague for many years and now we are thrilled to have her boundless energy and expertise at B.PUBLIC Prefab,” said B.PUBLIC CEO Edie Dillman.