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Designing for the Homeless: Architecture That Works,Used
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Written by an architect who has been designing and building affordable housing for thirty years, this wellillustrated book is both a call to create welldesigned places for the homeless and a review of innovative and successful building designs that now serve diverse communities across the United States. Sam Davis argues for safe and functional architectural designs and programs that symbolically reintegrate the homeless into society in buildings that offer beauty, security, and hope to those most in need.Davis presents a new perspective, considering the personal concerns of the homeless, the social costs of homelessness, and organizational and design issues. He examines problems of community fit and site planning, building design and organization, and interior layout and suggests how to weigh costs and optimize expenditures. He asks and answers a range of challenging questions: What is possible and desirable when designing a new facility for the homeless? Should it be elegant or unassuming? What types of spaces should be included? How should it look and what should it feel like? Should it be more like a house or more like a dormitory? What is the proper balance between function, quality of construction, and architectural delight?Designing for the Homeless recounts how various communities have addressed the problem of housing the homeless, beginning with one of the most ambitious plans, the St. Vincent de Paul Village in San Diego, which opened in 1987. Davis vividly recounts the plight of those who become homeless. His practical knowledge, familiarity with solutions to date, and vision for the futureall expressed clearly and convincinglymake this innovative book an indispensable resource for architects, public policy analysts, and anyone concerned about housing the homeless.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Designing for the Homeless'? A: The book primarily focuses on creating well-designed architectural solutions for the homeless, emphasizing the need for beauty, security, and functionality in housing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sam Davis, an architect with over thirty years of experience in designing and building affordable housing.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: This book is beneficial for architects, public policy analysts, and anyone interested in solutions to homelessness and effective housing design.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 174 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Designing for the Homeless'? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Designing for the Homeless' published? A: The book was published on November 29, 2004.
- Q: Does the book discuss real-life examples of housing for the homeless? A: Yes, it recounts various community efforts, including the St. Vincent de Paul Village in San Diego, to address homelessness.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Designing for the Homeless'.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the social costs of homelessness, community fit, site planning, and balancing function with architectural delight.
- Q: Is the book suitable for someone with no architectural background? A: Yes, the book is written in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for readers without an architectural background.