Goals
We want to design a new approach to the traditional flophouse, one that meets contemporary standards for safety while supplying very low-cost temporary housing to those individuals who will not use the services of group shelter facilities.
In proceeding with this particular area of housing, we understand that this type of shelter is not ideal when observing long-term goals of homeless rehabilitation. For many homeless, the traditional movement from assisted living in highly organized facilities to transitional housing and then to market-rate homes is an effective strategy and has worked well in many cities. This being said, there remains a significant portion of homeless who will not use these services, due in large part to previous experiences in other institutions, be them mental, correctional, or otherwise. Simple accommodations, for an individual, that provide shelter from the weather and some level of safety and security are the paramount concerns.
Strategies
1. Develop a core module for the individual that supplies a place for rest, some storage for personal belongings, and a sense of privacy.
2. Develop an arrangement of these modules that maximizes the use of a given space, while supplying necessary egress space and restroom/washroom needs.
3. Develop a materials palette for these modules that will make them affordable to construct, easy to move and erect, and resistant to abuse
4. Develop a way to maximize ventilation and daylighting of these modules while providing some form of safe enclosure at the top.
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