Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 23:40:07
Major
Interior Design
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2017
Abstract
This research paper is a response to my personal encounters and experience with the homeless and low-income population in Akron, Ohio over the course of my 5 years at the University of Akron. It explores the causes and statistics of poverty and homelessness within the United States and the greater Akron area as well as what is currently being done to aid and reduce this population. Haven of Rest Ministries, one of the largest and most successful shelters in Akron, is showcased for the multitude of services they provide on a daily basis. Referencing the shelter helps to point out just how many people in the community turn to shelters on a typical day. Careful attention paid to the design of a shelter or service center location has the potential to greatly reduce poverty and homelessness. By understanding the causes and the psychological impacts on day-to-day life for low-income households and the homeless population, the architecture and design industry, in conjunction with the government and other organizations, has the potential to greatly reduce this demographic population and enable people to take control of their lives and reach independence and success.
Research Sponsor
Amanda Rura
First Reader
Laura Maher
Second Reader
Sally Antonucci
Recommended Citation
Becker, Danielle M., "Designing for a Demographic: How to Reduce Poverty and the Homeless Population Through Design" (2017). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 457.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/457
This pamphlet is a visual piece corresponding to the conceptual space plan.
Concept & Space Planning_Becker_Honors.pdf (891 kB)
This is a conceptual space plan design with research application corresponding to the research paper "Designing for a Demographic" by Danielle Becker.
Comments
Research Paper and a Conceptual Shelter Design