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Micro Transitional Housing
Physical Features of a Home
Necessities
Weatherproof
Temperature control
heater
passive solar design
air ventilation / circulation
insulation
Sleeping space
Storage space for belongings
bicycle
Vehicle - "driveway" equivalent.
somewhere safe to park your vehicle
clothing / closet-like space
food / pantry-like space
Electricity
Luxuries
private bathroom / shower
Laundry facilities / equipment
Television / entertainment
Appreciated
Food prep space and appliances
microwave / (electric) stove unit
dining space / table, surface
Extra lighting
windows, doors, skylights
How to make a small space feel larger?
transformative elements
hiding/moving interior components when not in use
hide-away storage / utilizing unconventional spaces
inside/outside transformation - opening interior space to the outside
light
transparency - materials that filter light through
windows / skylights
reflecting
mirrors
light shelves - reflecting and diffusing indirect lighting
color
light colors to bounce light throughout space
texture
Visual clearance
keeping things clear at eye level
design to prevent clutter
minimizing area to "set random stuff down" like when you walk in the door
everything has a home
Sociological / Psychological
Slow Living
Moving at the right pace
Moving at YOUR own pace
an atmosphere that promotes personal growth
Building Community
Reciprocity - actively participating
having a purpose, and influence within your community
Self Expression
an outlet that people can gain confidence with themselves
picking up skills and hobbies
culturally relevant and sensitive
keep in mind that the largest demographic of homeless people are people of color
Personal Transformations
building confidence
how can the individual witness their progress
give them a way to visually see themselves
writing about their progress
document the improvements in their life
how do needs change throughout their stay?
Initially
gaining back their sense of humanity
improving physical condition and image / hygeine
building routine and stability in daily life
Progressively
building the basics of their life back up
giving back to community / helping others who are first arriving and transitioning from homelessness
developing skills
Environmental
Built-in Sustainable House Features
greywater collection
composting
Energy Sources
solar panels / passive solar design
Wind
Geothermal
Bio-gas
Energy storage
Batteries
Compressed Air
Traditional / Fossil Fuels
Engy. efficient heating /cooling
Insulation
Hay
Old denim
Vacuum type chamber?
Windows
Pre-Fab
Contraints
Basic sized materials and measurements
Goals
Limit tooling
Limit secondary operations
Limit assembly
Low cost
Scale-able
Inspiration
SIPS
Pod designs
Current Microhome trailers
Tents/Tarps
Energy demands
Lighting
Heating
Floor heating
Passive
Cooling
Vents
Passive
Sustainable Community
If they do not want to be part of the system why not do away with any dependencies of it...?
Do not be part of the municipalities
Compost / R.R.R (reduce,reuse, recycle) Everything
Recycling / upcycling programs
Harvest your own
Community garden
Rain water
Grow your own
Farm to Table
Promote more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Work shops
Job Oportunities
Health and Fitness
Mental health
Relazation
Meditation
Educatio
Reduce Consumption
Load/ / Impact on surrounding Environment
Waste management
Trash
Compost
Water
Recycling
Reducing consumption
Reusing
User
Disabilities
Mental
Solutions
designing a comfort zone
Problems
Instability
Depression / Anxiety / PTSD / etc.
Physical
Solutions
Wheelchair accessible features - single story community space, ramps, appropriate entry and hallway width spaces
Accessability
Culture
Religion
space in home for religious practice and expression
floor space
"culture corner"
meditation, prayer, self-reflection, yoga, singing, reading
enlightenment
Food
Street food
BBQ / potluck / picnic
Cooking!
giving back the power to cook their own meals and choose what they want to eat
Common Practices / pass-time
Siesta | brings more productivity, when to rest and when to work, emphasis on the leisure aspect of life
Quinciera / Bar/batmizva
Sports
Gardening
periculture
Storytelling
Hosting
Latino culture is very group+relationship oriented
Group gathering space
backyard space / outdoor space for open-area gathering
Communal space
transforming / opening up small micro-home space
Campfire / bonfire / fire pit
Values
Community
Hierarchy of respect (generational, profession...)
Family
photographs of family, friends
peg board / pin-up area / designated customization
place to hang stuff
important memories
heirlooms
physical objects, jewelry, keepsakes
Books
Daily Routines
Communal vs Private activities
Communal
"getting ready"
(generally men) shaving, trimming beard
brushing teeth
shower (shared facility, private use)
meals
preparing food
eating
entertainment
watching TV / movies / news
playing games / cards / etc
working out / exercise
common-interest gatherings
religious
hobby
projects
Private
meals
snacking
light food prep
"getting ready"
putting on makeup
doing hair
shaving (women)
getting dressed
FOOD
Meal Prep
counter surface
what are the most necessary appliances for cooking?
heating / cooking
microwave
toaster / toaster oven
electric stovetop
water boiler
Eating
environment
place to sit
surface to eat from
how to improve the quality of the experience
interesting view (not just eating facing a wall
ability to host company
Storage
what foods need to be stored in the personal unit? / the roommate dilemma of sharing a fridge with a bunch of other people...
perishables need a fridge
Demographics
Age
Culture
minorities / POC
Veterans
Stuff
Survival Tools
Electricity
Solar
Batteries
Manual power
Generator
Butane
Propane
Gas
Tool Box
Basic tools
Sharps
Machete
Swiss army knife
Sheerers
Bolt Cutters
Bottle/Can opener
Mullti-tool
Ductape
Lights
Flashlight
Candle
Lghter
Belongings (misc)
phone
chargers
radio
headphones
CD/tapes
Food /Water
water containers
cooking
cook stove
pots
cups
knife
can opener
Cold food Storage
Coolers
Toiletries
make-up
hairbrush / comb / hairties
toothbrush / toothpaste
nail clippers / scissors
chapstick / sunscreen / lotion / deodorant
FIRST AID
band aids
duct tape
sling / splint
sanitation wipes / alcohol / antiseptic
medication
pills
liquid
shower / bathing / washing
soap bar / shampoo / conditioner
washcloth / loofa / towel / bandana
napkins / tissues
Transport
storage
rolling luggage
duffle bag
back pack
Bike
Spare parts / wheels
repair kit / parts / tools
cart
tie downs/bungee
bags tied on
messed up wheels
Trailer
Flats
duct tape
trap
Documents
Wallet
Photos
ID
Money / credit card
Transportation Pass (Bus / Train)
Notes / Journal
Writing tool
Pen
Sharpie
Scissors
Business cards / Resources
Sleeping
Tarp / tent
Lantern / flashlight
Cot / air mattress
Blanket / sleeping bag / pillow
clothes
Outerwear
underwear
pants
shirts
shoes
socks
Pets
Dog / cat
Food / Water
Furnishings
stools
storage bins
hanging rack (drying clothes)