3D Printed Suspended Pods Could House NYC’s Homeless Population
New York may be the city that never sleeps, but for its over 62,000 homeless people, the ability to sleep in a sheltered unit is greatly needed. While the busy city’s population is as dense as its real estate, Oslo and NYC-based creative agency Framlab’s Homed proposal may have devised the perfect solution.
Founded by Norwegian designer Andreas Tjeldflaat, the agency has shared renderings of honeycomb-like pods that could be vertically suspended on the sides of buildings to create shelter for those who need a place to live. The 3D printed modules would be built upon vertical scaffolding, with stairwells embedded. To add to the fascinating design, the clusters would be able to be moved and reconstructed on another building should the edifice ever be demolished or redeveloped.
PMMA SmartGlass and oxidized aluminum cladding provide the proper materials to withstand all of New York’s extreme climates, and the glass also can be used for digital ad space or artwork to generate additional revenue. The idea is currently in its nascent stages, awaiting approval and funding.
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