There are more than 6,500 people sleeping rough in London alone - and one architect has decided to try and come up with a solution.
Award-winning James Furzer from Dagenham, east London believes that a series of 'parasitic' pods, held up by two steel frames, could be used across the country as temporary accomodation to give homeless people four, or eight, hours of dry, warm and safe shelter. They would be screwed on to exisiting buildings and reached by drop down ladders - and they would be hovering over the heads of passers-by.
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26-year-old architectural technician James said: ‘I know it’s not going to solve homelessness but it is somewhere to give them a night’s rest, to give them a bit of an escape for a few hours.’ adding, 'It’s not a five-star hotel but it’s got a comforting feel. ‘It’s literally somewhere warm, dry and secure where someone could just get a few hours’ rest, particularly in bad weather conditions.’
James' idea (which has just won the top prize of £5,000 in the Space For New Visions contest organised by manufacturers Farkohas) been praised by housing charities as a possible solution to Britain's lack of affordable housing. His pods could be attached to any building, with windows to allow in light as well as a foldable shelf and mattress inside.
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