2025 Viking House Crew Interviews

50 Year Anniversary for the Viking House Program

It is with sad hearts  that we share that Birt Hansen has passed away at the age of 82.

He founded the Viking House Program and completed the first house 50 years ago. 

He reached out in 1998, when Duane Mueller handed the program off to me, Chris Higginbotham. He offered his support, and encouraged me to put my own stamp on it.

I always felt a responsibility to him to not let it flounder. It was exciting when he visited the jobsite, usually at the open house.  This photo is from 2022. It was always very gratifying and appreciated to hear him express his enthuiastic praise of the crew's accomplishment. The founder approved.

Duane and I had hoped to unite with Birt next month in celebration of the 50th year of the program.  I am grateful that he lived to know we made it this far.  RIP Mr. Birt Hansen.  Your legacy lives on.