Transitional Shelters for the Homeless: adaptable architecture that focuses on human interaction

Transitional Shelters for the Homeless: adaptable architecture that focuses on human interaction

Moller, Jacquelyn

Homelessness

Shelters

Homeless persons

Crisis shelters

School of Architecture 5th year final project publication

Homelessness is a problem that is not going away; in fact it is an increasing problem. One percent of Americans will experience homelessness at least once this year. Transitional shelters are critical to helping the homeless reorganize their lives. However, shelter designs have often been neglected. The designs tend to be dehumanizing and very institutional. Shelters are often treated by designers and occupants as a last resort. This thesis is about challenging traditional transitional shelter designs and spaces by creating a variety of social experiences. There are four main design issues that have trapped shelter designs in the past: budget, privacy versus public issues, adaptability, and community interaction

School of Architecture. (Troy NY: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2007)

Warriner, Kenneth

Oatman, Michael

Garba, Fareh

2007-05

Electronic thesis: Bachelor of Architecture 5th year final project

English

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