Files
Date of Award
5-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Architecture
College
Arts and Sciences
Department
Architecture
Faculty Advisor
Charlott Greub
Studio Coordinator
Stephen Wischer
Faculty Chair
Susan Kliman
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
URI
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Abstract
Migrant agricultural workers are often faced with challenges regarding their housing. These housing conditions lack privacy, permanence, and a connection to the community. Existing solutions tend to prioritize efficiency and cost over the emotional, social, and cultural needs of residents. Therefore, the existing solutions are unable to create a sense of dignity. Additionally, there is limited regional research addressing migrant worker housing conditions in Minnesota and North Dakota specifically.
This project explores how architectural design can improve living conditions through a focus on dignity and community integration. The proposed development consists of duplex homes in one- and two-bedroom units with shared outdoor spaces between units. Drawing from the agricultural landscape, the design uses familiar forms to create a sense of place. This project demonstrates architecture’s ability to create a living environment beyond basic shelter and it does so by providing a stable living environment that is flexible and promotes community living.
Recommended Citation
Slominski, Kenady, "Fields of Home: Dignified Housing Design for Migrant Farmworkers in Rural North Dakota and Rural Minnesota" (2026). Architecture Theses. 68.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/68