Cities expect homelessness to spike in 2014 because of looming federal funding cuts in food stamps and the end of long-term unemployment benefits after Christmas, […]
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Focus on Homelessness
Homelessness is nothing new and it’s an issue that affects people across the world. Despite it being something everyone is aware of, it can be easy […]
Homeless living in shocking, rat-infested conditions
The formerly homeless are increasingly trapped in homes riddled with damp and infested with rodents after ministers gave councils powers to force those without a […]
Inflatable Homeless Shelters
Artist Michael Rakowitz’s ongoing ParaSITE project provides portable inflatable shelters for homeless people. ParaSITE shelters utilize the vents and ventilation systems from buildings for both […]
Mobile Homeless Homes
The Paul Elkins Shelter is Almost Too Cozy Looking No one wants to be homeless; it is a choice that does not come easily to […]
Japanese Homeless Camp, Complete With Solar Panel
The Japanese are just better than the rest of us. There. I’ve said it. From consumer electronics to cars, it seems that the Japanese just […]
Shelter 2.0 – Shelter for the Masses?
Robert Bridges from Shelter 2.0 says: “It easily assembled as every part is CNC cut and there are very few different pieces. The tarp can be […]
Solutions to homelessness
Lore Krill Housing Co-op The build is named for Lore Krill a housing activist in Vancouver, B.C. It would not exist today without pressure from the public to address the issue. […]