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About Sprung’s Homeless Navigation Centers
Homeless Shelter Layouts & Operations
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Homeless Shelter Expansion & Relocatability
FAQs About Sprung’s Homeless Navigation Centers
How do clear-span interiors support multi-use shelter spaces?
Clear-span interiors are ideal for shelter spaces because they don’t have columns and other obstructions, so the shelter spaces can be optimally configured for both private and communal living. Areas for sleeping, medical care, case management and other programs can be reconfigured with temporary partitions or furniture rather than costly renovations. As needs evolve, Sprung’s clear-span housing shelters can be modified quickly, helping operators deliver services more efficiently.
How can modular layouts separate sleeping and service areas?
Modular layouts are uniquely adaptable and can effectively separate sleeping and service areas. Sprung’s clear-span homeless shelters use versatile partitioning walls to divide the interior into clearly defined zones. These non-load-bearing walls help to separate a shelter building’s sleeping areas from service spaces like dining rooms, health-care clinics and administration offices. The modular layout of a Sprung homeless building ensures a private, restorative environment for residents while still allowing operators to reconfigure various areas as programs or capacity needs change.
How do ventilation and daylight affect health in shelters?
Together, proper ventilation and natural daylight create healthier, more comfortable spaces that feel less institutional and more welcoming. Effective ventilation and HVAC systems improve indoor air quality by reducing airborne contaminants, helping to limit the spread of illness in homeless shelters. Meanwhile, access to natural daylight within a temporary shelter supports residents’ physical and mental well-being by helping to regulate sleep cycles and improve moods. These factors all play a role in supporting recovery and improving overall quality of life for shelter residents and staff alike.
What types of buildings are used for homeless navigation centers?
Any building can be used for a housing shelter, but Sprung’s structures are a good choice for homeless navigation centers. Sprung’s structures are rapidly deployable and can be easily adapted or expanded to meet a community’s changing needs. Sprung’s tensioned-membrane structures are a popular choice for homeless shelters because they are installed quickly and provide large, open interiors that can be configured to support a variety of services.
What are the benefits of using fabric buildings for transitional housing?
Fabric buildings offer a fast and efficient way to create safe, comfortable transitional housing when time and resources are limited. Sprung structures can be installed quickly and cost less than traditional construction. Highly durable, these homeless structures are designed to perform in the most challenging climates, making them suitable for long-term use. Their adaptable design also allows communities to relocate or reconfigure their housing facilities as needs change.
How do cities use modular structures in their homeless response plans?
Cities use modular structures to quickly add temporary shelter and wraparound services to their homeless response efforts. Modular buildings, such as Sprung structures, can be installed faster and more affordably than traditional buildings. They are also easy to expand, relocate or repurpose. This flexibility helps cities respond more effectively to both short-term emergencies and long-term housing strategies.
What durability is required for high-use navigation centers?
High-use homeless navigation centers must be able to withstand constant use by large numbers of people. They must also be able to endure challenging weather conditions, from extreme heat and hurricanes to frigid temperatures. Sprung’s navigation centers consist of strong, highly resilient building components that require little maintenance and remain safe and durable over time. The components include a structural aluminum framework with a 50-year pro rata guarantee, and an architectural membrane with a pro-rata guarantee of up to 25 years.
How do rapid-deployment shelters integrate with city infrastructure?
Rapid-deployment shelters are designed to integrate quickly and seamlessly with existing city infrastructure. These homeless shelters have minimal foundation requirements, making them easy install almost anywhere, including underused parking lots and long-vacant parcels of land. They can also be attached to existing city infrastructure via connecting corridors. The easy integration of a Sprung structure helps cities expand their shelter capacity safely and efficiently.