Home furnishings for the homeless

by Rob Peters | March 4, 2008 at 09:24 am
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Folding benches that convert to beds, inflatable dwellings that run on the air waste of buildings, and carts that transform into shelters are among the innovations showcased here.

They're not ideal solutions, obviously, but better than cold concrete I reckon.  Any other ideas?
Urban centers typically discourage homeless people from sleeping public spaces - without necessarily providing alternatives. However, some activist artists, designers and architects have developed clever innovations that challenge conventional ideas of homelessness and modes of dwelling. Regardless of your view of street dwellers or opinion regarding the best solutions to these problems, suspend your judgment for a moment to take in these extremely cool designs!
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Homeless Cat comfy on San Francisco's Market street.
I never knew cats could be like this....

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