Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston
Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston is in Houston, Texas. They serve a vulnerable and marginalized population of homeless men, women, and children. The hospital strives to provide long-term care for those who are unable to afford a larger system of care. They also provide interim care for those who can transition into the public healthcare system. Their focus and priority are to provide medical outreach to those who live on the streets or in single-night shelters.
In the beginning, HHH shared a space with SEARCH Homeless Services in a 6,425 square foot building. In 2012, Page Southerland Page Architecture Group began to search for a new building for HHH. The design team renovated an existing three-story building in downtown Houston. This gave HHH a clean slate to start designing what they wanted and that would accommodate their mission. “The new facility provides 20,400 square feet of clinic and office support space, plus a 4,000-square-foot parking area”. (HHH) “Renovations included an open staircase between waiting areas, and exterior “lantern” over the new entry, a new elevator, and larger energy-efficient windows that provide daylighting deep inside the facility”. (HHH) The staff loved how the designer include translucent partitions in the waiting rooms and in the dental clinic. It helps provide visual privacy, while still allowing light to permeate the building. Durable finishes on the furniture were chosen for each specific space to help impart a sense of warmth and comfort. The second story of the clinic is designed with a flexible module, so that offices can be converted to exams rooms if needed. The clinic has 12 exam rooms, in house pharmacy, and small testing labs. The third floor has six dental stations. There is a dedicated space on the third floor for staff and over 400 volunteers. Many of the professional services and building materials were donated, with helped to keep the project within budget. (HHH)
REFERENCES
Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston (December 2015) Retrieved from https://pagethink.com/media/uploads/news-docs/healthcare_for_the_homeless_houston_11_01_16.pdf
Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston (July 2016) Retrieved from
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