Research Guides: Architecture: Homelessness

Resources

Unpleasant Design
Facts and Policies on Homelessness at the National Level
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is the leading authority on homeless veterans’ issues and the only national organization solely focused on ending veteran homelessness.
City of San Diego Homeless Services The City of San Diego working with regional partners is taking dramatic action to address the needs of our homeless population with a dual and coordinated purpose: to address short-term needs while advancing long-term goals.
San Diego Bridge Housing Program In December 2017, The Alpha Project’s Bridge Shelter opened in downtown San Diego, providing transitional housing for 324 single, adult men and women.
The Rapid Shelter Innovation Showcase Design solutions for shelter that can be rapidly deployed for those in need in 90 days or less.

Many students choose to focus on homelessness in their thesis research. Browse theses in our library catalog to find works by NewSchool students.

Designing for the Homeless by Sam Davis
Call Number: 728.31 DAV
ISBN: 0520235258
Publication Date: 2004-11-29
Give Me Shelter by Sofia Borges (Editor); R. Scott Mitchell (Editor); Mayor Eric Garcetti (Foreword by)
Call Number: 728.31 GIV
ISBN: 9781940743233
Publication Date: 2018-02-01
How to House the Homeless by Ellen; O'Flaherty
Call Number: 363.5 HOW
ISBN: 9780871544544
Publication Date: 2010-06-24
Container and Modular Buildings by Cornelia Dörries; Sarah Zahradnik
Call Number: 721.044 DOR
ISBN: 9783869225159
Publication Date: 2016-09-01
A Solution to Homelessness in Your Town by Charles Durrett
Call Number: NEW 724.6 CUR
ISBN: 1935935453
Publication Date: 2020-12-15
Valley View Senior Housing, built in 2019 in Napa County, CA, is a very affordable community of 70 cottages. This groundbreaking homeless project was organized by American Canyon's city government, for older homeless people and homeless veterans of the area. This solution-oriented book shares the inspiring story of a compassionate and humane project.
Architecture for the Poor by Hassan Fathy
Call Number: 720.92 FAT 1973
ISBN: 0226239152
Architecture for People by James Steele; Watson-Guptill
Call Number: 720.92 FAT 1997
ISBN: 0823002268
Homelessness in California by John M. Quigley; Steven Raphael; Eugene Smolensky; Erin Mansur; Larry A. Rosenthal
Call Number: 363.5 QUI
ISBN: 1582130361
Homelessness Is a Housing Problem by Gregg Colburn; Clayton Page Aldern
Call Number: 362.592 COL
ISBN: 9780520383760

Links

MADWORKSHOP Homeless Studio
MADWORKSHOP has collaborated with the University of Southern California School of Architecture (USC) to establish the MADWORKSHOP Homeless Studio. The coursework explores the architect’s role in helping to solve the Los Angeles homeless crisis.
Homeless housing is "a Band-Aid" for UK shortages says Peter Barber
Architects should use their influence to help bring an end to London's homelessness crisis, said housing specialist Peter Barber in an exclusive interview with Dezeen, but admits his projects are "just scratching the surface" of the problem.