LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
ROLE: Designer
Addressing the homelessness epidemic requires a multifaceted approach that includes affordable housing initiatives, increased access to healthcare and support services, job training programs, and efforts to address the underlying causes of poverty and inequality.
Governments, non-profit organizations, community groups, and individuals all play a crucial role in tackling this complex issue and providing support to those in need. There are thousands of homeless individuals in Australia and the proposal pushed the federal government to invest in a homeless initiative using shipping containers with medical equipment and hygiene spaces operated by registered health care workers on-site at scheduled certain times of the day.
This would allow those less fortunate a place to shower, wash their clothes and receive medical attention, health check-ups and refill prescribed medicine.
Prototype model
Proposal.
Two shipping containers are attached side by side - one houses the medical hub, and the other, hygiene. The shipping containers are also on wheels for mobility, allowing the Hubs to be transported across the country.
Medical Hub
Vitals
Users can get blood taken and other standard doctor practices
MRI / X-ray
Toward the back is an x-ray and MRI scanner
Immediate consultation
Floorplan
Hygiene Hub
Showering unit
Split in two each shipping container is dedicated to a specific gender
Waiting area
Washing units
Allowing individuals to wash and dry their clothes
Plan
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