Redefining Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans - An Architectural Thesis

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Fo rm D i sco ve ry Figure 25 shows the progression of form for the structure. The building was designed in an ellipse shape to utilize the length of the site Utilization of site for internal garden

and create an internal community space that could act as a sanctuary from urban life in Dallas. This form can then help control the amount of noise that enters the site. The use of green public spaces is a key aspect of this facility so there

Blockage of external noises

are clear sightlines to the existing green spaces. These sightlines determined how the building was divided into different sections.

Connection to existing green spaces Figure 25. Form Discovery Diagram. Image by author in 2022.

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