Design Objective
Modular concept has been around for a long time in the world of architecture. So, it’s no surprise that many architects have already began developing modular design for homeless housing projects.
The idea of most modular design is cheap, fast, and stackable cage for a temporary shelter. But, it pretty much ends there. What we often do not understand is the fact that relocating homeless from the street to these modular housing units can be a permanent or a long term solution.
Design Concept
- We started out modular design with more flexibility and adaptability in mind to various site conditions.
- Each unit’s panels can be assembled on site or at the factory.
- Each sleeping unit, bath unit, and cooking units can be combined per needs and designed to be more open concept than bound to enclosed walls.
- Unit cluster can form a shared open area with part of wall opening up as a shade.
- Also, design include solar panel at each unit’s roof top to harvest the cleanest and abundant renewable energy source available.
Harmony with neighbors and community
We can deny existing NIMBYism no matter how well we create homeless housing. Retail and residential owners do not welcome it. And that is one of the major obstacles of this homeless housing development.
These special units are located to act as visual barrier most of time. But when it is needed, it can open up and used as “window”, connecting to neighbors.
By using special modular units like wood shop and cooking classes, homeless individuals can make little things like picture frame and prepare food from cooking class to sell to the neighbors and community within.
The continuous efforts to create interactions with homeless individuals and neighbors can help to change ones negative perception and help homeless to regain self-esteem to become healthy member of community once again.
