Files
Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/20057
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Rights
NDSU Policy 190.6.2
URI
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Abstract
This thesis investigates the question: can architecture create a sense of place and dignity amongst the homeless community? The typology for examination of this problem will be a hybrid of a transitional housing facility, and a community development center. The guiding idea behind this research is “by taking a look at the built environment, we should realize that architecture creates an emotional connection between human and building for a life satisfying experience.” The justification for this project is that, “using architecture as a facility for the homeless to develop a sense of place and create an identity for themselves.” A facility that can provide these psychological characteristics is essential for the service of the homeless community in South Lake Union, Seattle. The facility uses 60,000SF of area.
Recommended Citation
Foobalan, Malini, "Architecture for Community: Redefining Social Architecture" (2012). Architecture Theses. 192.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/192