” Depending on the type of shelter it is, it is important for a different reason. A city’s “cold shelter” is a temporary, seasonally operated place, even just a room or series of rooms in a building, that provides a place to sleep for individuals experiencing homelessness. read more
Homeless shelters play an incredibly important role in society. Unfortunately the number of people living on the streets has increased over the last few years as the global economic downturn forced more people out of their jobs with the resulting loss of income and therefore difficulty keeping up with mortgage payments or rental arrears. read more
Homeless Shelter Facilities: The Importance and Challenge of Instilling Temporal Confidence Jill Pable, Ph.D. Department of Interior Design Florida State University Homelessness represents a persistent, destructive societal presence and is characterized by a difficult lifestyle often fraught with danger and discomfort. read more