Planning a Renovation Project
Project Details:
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Project: Renovate the Genesis House III into family housing Sponsor: Ray Kirchner, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries & Charlie Merz, Architect Laurel VanDePutte, Laura Uschold, Andrea Hooper |
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM) needed to have a homeless shelter renovated for family housing. Families have few places to go when the become homeless and often have to be split up. However, DRMM saw a need for family housing and came to our students for help in presenting their case.
Existing Shelter:
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Too crowded, not suitable for families.
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Proposed for kitchen:
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Scope of Work:
-Investigate Need for Family Housing
-Evaluate Existing Conditions
-Consider Floor Layout Alternatives
-Evaluate Fire Safety Codes
-Produce New Plans for Each Floor
-Design Utility Relocations
-Suggest Green Design Options
-Create Cost Estimates & Schedule
Existing Floor Plan:
Proposed Floor Plan:
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