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CONGREGATE CARE: DESIGN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IND 5626 Fall 2019 Alyssa Garcia Barbara Iglesias Luisa Castaneda

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Page 1: INDEPENDENT LIVING DESIGN FOR CONGREGATE CARE · LOGO DESIGNS & CONCEPT Orange Grove Youth Center 2010 ORANGE ROVE YOUTH CENTER orange r o v e Y O U T H H O M E. Katherine Samson

CONGREGATE CARE: DESIGN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

IND 5626 Fall 2019

Alyssa Garcia Barbara Iglesias Luisa Castaneda

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Typology:History & Trends

Building Documentation

Site Documentation & Sustainability Analysis

Client Documentation

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CLIENTDOCUMENTATION

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CLIENT: OWNER

Orange Grove Children’s Center is a private non-profit organization dedicated to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for youths of all backgrounds. Orange Grove provides stability and therapeutic interventions for at-risk adolescents in their time of need. A residential program that offers foster care services, Orange Grove Children’s Center works with the Department of Children and Families to give adolescents a home-like environment with educational services to better equip young people transferring out of foster care system to live and succeed independently.

ORANGE GROVE YOUTH CENTERThe building has been owned since 2006 by Jehad Audi, General contractor for the building and owner of ZJ Audi Investments LLC. He initially renovated the building & opened up Sharron Lewis Luxury furniture store on the first floor of the building and continues to run it.

ZJ Audi Investments LLCWhile ZJ Audi Investments owns the building they would not be responsible for any financial or design decisions. They would lease 15,000 sqft to Orange Grove Children’s Center who would run a congregate care center and would be the final decision maker.

Figure 21. Axonometric. 2006. Taken by Jehad Audi

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Branding of Orange Grove Youth Center symbolizes three key aspects of our focus: Our location and community, the youths we serve, and our combined efforts with other similar institutions and authorities across the country.

The orange is native to South Florida and provides a successfully memorable and relatable regional identity.

A grove is a group of trees; we are one center in a vast network of resources and facilities in the country that are approved and dedicated to caring for displaced youths.

Each orange tree has the potential to produce dozens of oranges at a time. The orange is also symbolic for the children we care for; dozens of them at a time and bearing the fruits of our efforts.

Est. 2010

LOGO DESIGNS & CONCEPT Orange Grove Youth Center

2010

ORANGE ROVE YOUTH CENTER

orange r o v e

Y O U T H H O M E

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Katherine Samson is a Miami native born to a Cuban mother and American father. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science and Government from Loyola University in Chicago. Katherine was the former President and CEO of Casey Family Programs a national operating foundation focused on foster care and child welfare, with 15 years of experience in public policy analysis specializing on adolescent and child welfare and health issues.

Katherine has long been an advocate for children in the foster care system. After her time in Chicago as President of Casey Family Programs, Katherine decided to come back to her hometown in 2007 and start Orange Grove Children’s Center. As a established figure in public policy on foster care and child welfare she saw the need of an innovative congregate care center in her community of South Florida.

Foster care is something especially close to Katherine. In 2008 Katherine and her family decided to foster 8yr old Henry. After several years they were able to adopt Henry. Today her family her family consists of Sean her husband of 38 years, Samantha her 27yr old biological daughter, 19yr old Henry, and Rufus their chocolate Lab.

Name: Dr. Katherine Samson Age: 62Gender: FemaleEducation: Loyola University in Chicago, Ph.DRelationship Status: Married, Mother of two

CLIENT OWNER: CEO

25% Irish

50% Hispanic(Cuban descent)

12.5% German

12.5% English

Genetic Ethnicity

Sean Samson Samantha Samson Henry Samson Rufus Samson

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Investigation- Once a call to the Florida Abuse Hotline is accepted, it is referred to either a DCF or Sheriff’s office for a Child Protective Investigator to conduct a thorough investigation that aligns with Florida’s Safety Methodology.

Sheriff or Department of Children and Families- Hotline calls accepted for investigation are either referred to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Protective Investigators (CPI) or to Sheriff’s Office Child Protective Investigators.

Community-Based Care Lead and Provider Agency Involvement- When a Sheriff’s Investigator or DCF CPI concludes there is sufficient evidence to open a child protection case, the family is referred to the CBC Lead Agency who initiates a services case and assumes all responsibility for the case. If the child is determined by the CPI to be unsafe, the Court may first grant an emergency shelter to place the child in out-of-home care.

Community-Based Care Lead Agency - Comprised of 17 not-for-profit organizations, CBCs contract with DCF for all child welfare services in a specific geographic area. These services include child abuse prevention, family support services, placement, case management, health and education coordination, foster care and adoption.

Placement- When a child is determined to be unsafe a decision must be made if the child should be placed in out-of-home care with relatives or non-relatives or placed in licensed foster care (including a family foster home, residential group home or residential treatment facility).

Services- When a child enters the community-based care system the State becomes responsible for all of the child’s needs including health, education, dental care, food, shelter, safety and well-being.

Case Plan- A case plan outlines the safety issues identified and what needs to occur for the child to safely return home or achieve permanency by another means. Once the Court approves a case plan it becomes a formal court document that obligates both the CBC Lead Agency and the family/guardians to fulfill their responsibilities.

Exit from the System to Permanency- In order for abused children to not languish in the child welfare system, Congress enacted the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA). It requires states to focus on returning children safely home within 12 months or placing them with a permanent family.

BACKGROUND

Understanding the journey a youth takes to be in a congregate care facility is pivotal to the development of appropriate environments and programs to assist those going through this process. While every case is unique in their own way, there is a baseline acknowledged of shared experiences for children who have gone through the child welfare system. Comprehension of key markers in the welfare system can give insight into encounters the youth has may have had. Building upon these can create an environment where the safety and well-being of the child is front and center.

Figure ##. Child welfare roadmap. 2018. Retrieved from http://www.flchildren.org/ wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Florida-Child-Welfare-Roadmap.pdf

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Compassion- Serve children and youths with respect and compassion that deserving of everyone.

Structure – Provides the stability and structure necessary to build a positive future.

Choice – Fosters confidence; encouraging young people to believe in themselves and make informed choices for their lives.

Partnership- Build strong and lasting partnerships with the community to provide support to youths within and outside our walls.

Sanctuary – provides a safe haven from hardships. Recognize the fundamental worth of every human being, and create a safe setting where all youth – regardless of life experience or identity – are served without judgement.

CLIENT OWNER:

DESIGN GUIDELINESKatherine Samson is very aware of the lack of foster care centers in South Florida. This is something that has always been in the back of her mind since she left to Chicago get her Ph.D in Political Science. Her number one goal was to open a center in the heart of Miami. Downtown Miami has a large concentration of homeless people and those living under the poverty line. Although, there has been a transformation over the last several years due to gentrification, there is still a need in that community for a safe place for adolescents. With a background in child welfare she wants to focus on programs that help adolescents with life-skills training and independent living, as well as keeping a connection with their biological family when possible. Creating spaces where these programs can occur is a principal objective for Katherine.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

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CLIENT USERS: EMPLOYEES

Employees in a foster care facility are the core of a successful organization for the betterment of the lives of children in welfare care. It is necessary to provide employees facilities that will support their needs to perform at an optimal level. These needs include spatial and perceived privacy among employees and residents, safety, and visual access to residents (Shepley et al., 2016). Employees will also need spaces that allow for them to offer therapeutic services, perform case managements, facilitate a variety of classes, and perform administrative tasks. Based on our case study of His House, the organizational chart is divided by departments in the following manner: Development, Licensing, Clinical, Independent Living, and Maintenance.

List of Employees and Services● In-house Clinicians &

Behavioral Therapists ● Case managers● Parenting classes ● Child development therapy● GED class● Health services / checkup● Life skills learning● Clothing and furniture depot● TIP transition independence

process (case management model for unstable 21+ yr olds )

● Bible study / mass with local pastor that comes periodically

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DEVELOPMENT & LICENSING

List of Employees and Services● In-house Clinicians &

Behavioral Therapists ● Case managers● Parenting classes ● Child development therapy● GED class● Health services / checkup● Life skills learning● Clothing and furniture depot● TIP transition independence

process (case management model for unstable 21+ yr olds )

● Bible study / mass with local pastor that comes periodically

The Development department oversees funding, marketing, public relations, partnerships & affiliations, recruitment, and events. The Licensing department focuses on recruiting and training volunteers, retainment and recruiting of foster parents.

Description

Objectives

The needs for the Development department entail privacy for ease of communication across various organizations and within the organization. This can be acquired by enclosing workstations and creating offices, one for each department, with acoustical applications. Comfort should also be met within office spaces by providing high-quality furnishings, light control, climate control, and color consideration. Personalisation and flexibility of the space is also necessary to provide to achieve a pleasant workplace. The licensing department will require a flexible space to host trainings and meetings with prospective foster parents.

Office FF&E

● Personal desk● Ergonomic office chair● Visitor seating (2)● Desk lamp● File cabinets (2)● Personal Storage Unit● Pin-up board● Meeting table ● Office chairs

Space Allocation

● 2 private offices● 1 meeting room (8)● 1 Multipurpose room

(20)

Multipurpose Room FF&E● Large meeting table● Office chairs● Projector● Dry-erase board● Storage closet/cabinets

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CLINICAL

List of Employees and Services● In-house Clinicians &

Behavioral Therapists ● Case managers● Parenting classes ● Child development therapy● GED class● Health services / checkup● Life skills learning● Clothing and furniture depot● TIP transition independence

process (case management model for unstable 21+ yr olds )

● Bible study / mass with local pastor that comes periodically

The Clinical department oversees all aspects that involve mental, behavioral and child developmental therapeutic services, health maintenance, and case management.

Description

Objectives

This department focuses of providing therapeutic services for children and youth in welfare. Therefore, by offering spaces that inspire tranquility and provide privacy and safety, and promote healing (Dubose et al., 2016). These spaces should offer plentiful daylight and should have a clear visual access to the outdoors to meet biophilic conditions. In addition, a high-level of organization and cleanliness are necessary to be associated with high-quality care. Appropriate lighting levels and color coordination should be considered to provide a calm environment. In addition to traditional therapeutic facilities, access to the outdoors and access to art and music therapy should be considered as well. Spaces that accommodate a variety of activities in a group setting are most appropriate for extra-curricular therapy sessions.

Office FF&E

● Personal desk● Ergonomic office chair● Visitor seating (2)● Desk lamp● File cabinets (2)● Personal Storage Unit● Pin-up board● Small meeting table ● Office chairs● Windows

Space Allocation

● 3 private offices● 1 clinic● Multipurpose room (20)● Outdoor play area

Multipurpose Room FF&E● Adjustable tables● Stackable chairs● Projector● Dry-erase board● Pin-up wall boards● Storage closet/cabinets

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INDEPENDENT LIVING

List of Employees and Services● In-house Clinicians &

Behavioral Therapists ● Case managers● Parenting classes ● Child development therapy● GED class● Health services / checkup● Life skills learning● Clothing and furniture depot● TIP transition independence

process (case management model for unstable 21+ yr olds )

● Bible study / mass with local pastor that comes periodically

The Independent Living department administers programs that provide educational classes including financial literacy, workforce training and development, personal health and nutrition, occupational therapy, and GED preparedness.

Description

Objectives

Spaces that conducive to retaining concentration and focus should be well illuminated. Classroom settings may be implemented but should also consider the ability for flexible furniture arrangement. Multi-use rooms should be equipped with comfortable and ergonomic seating to provide comfort. Ample individual space is also necessary for residents to feel a sense of belonging and self-worth. Access to information is a key aspect of learning, therefore, a designated space such as a library and computer lab is vital especially youths aging the welfare system. Individuality and privacy developmental needs in children, and it is no different for children in foster care. This is why a space for individual work in an acoustically sound environment and visually private are necessary to complete tasks such as reading, writing, and studying.

Office FF&E

● Personal desk● Ergonomic office chair● Visitor seating (2)● Desk lamp● File cabinets (2)● Personal Storage Unit● Pin-up board● Small meeting table ● Office chairs● Windows

Space Allocation

● 1 private offices● 2 classrooms (12 ea)● Library & Computer Lab (10)● Study Hall (6)

Classroom FF&E● Arrangeable tables● Stackable chairs● Projector● Dry-erase board● Pin-up wall boards● Storage closet/cabinets

Library/Study Hall FF&E

● Bookshelves● Reading nooks/alcoves● Individual desks● Office chairs● Computer desks

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MAINTENANCE

List of Employees and Services● In-house Clinicians &

Behavioral Therapists ● Case managers● Parenting classes ● Child development therapy● GED class● Health services / checkup● Life skills learning● Clothing and furniture depot● TIP transition independence

process (case management model for unstable 21+ yr olds )

● Bible study / mass with local pastor that comes periodically

The Maintenance department is responsible for the proper operations of the facility. It also involves replenishment of supplies, preservation of the facility, and daily cleaning services.

Description

Objectives

Dedicated spaces for supply storage and daily maintenance tasks are specially needed in a space with 24-hour occupancy. Children and youth under 24-hour care by an organization need to provide clean and organized living environments. Perceived cleanliness, order, maintenance level, and odor contribute to removing the negative stigma of institutions (Grosenick & Hatmaker, 2000). Both employees and residents may be affected by the level maintenance. Providing designated spaces within the facility that support daily personal housekeeping routines is necessary in an environment whose goal is to promote self-sufficiency (Shepley et al., 2016).

Storage FF&E● Wall mounted racks● Mop sink

Space Allocation● Janitorial closet● Supply closet● Laundry rooms● Kitchens

Laundry FF&E● Washers & dryers● Wall mounted racks● Folding table● Rolling hampers

Kitchen FF&E● Refrigerator● Freezer● Kitchen range● Storage cabinets● Walk-in pantry● Food preparation

counter-top

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CLIENT USERS: RESIDENTS

An environment that is considered a place of care should address the developmental needs of welfare youths. It has been established that youths need to establish autonomy, self-worth, confidence and competence (Coulter et al.., 2016). Expression of individuality for the pursuit of identity is another integral aspect of meeting developmental needs. With individuality comes privacy especially in a an environment that can feel crowded for the majority of the time. And with privacy comes safety concern that need to be addressed in a built environment. Visual access to all common areas can facilitate supervision and promote safety.

Developmental Needs:● Establishing autonomy through fostering

self-esteem, self-worth, and independent living skills

● Expression and exploration of individuality in pursuit of identity

● The role of privacy regarding safety, boundary setting and crowding

Caring Environment:● Representation of a home● Promoting emotional and psychological stability● Perception and stigmatization of foster care

Therapeutic Environment:● Stress relief strategies● Healing strategies

● Large windows that allow for daylight penetration● Soft materials on walls and carpeting● Open bookshelves, half-height walls, area dividers ● Window seating or reading nooks● Transformable arrangements with movable glass

enclosure or partitions● Individual lockers and keys for personal effects● Easily maintained finishes● Flexible seating arrangements

Space Allocation

● Individual bedrooms● Shared bedrooms● Shared bathrooms● Visitation room● Stimulus shelter or alcoves● Entertainment room● Serenity room

Objectives

Bedroom FF&E

● Individual beds● Individual desk and chair● Storage units for personal belongings● Soft materials on walls and carpeting● Color scheme coordination● Window● Wall mounted pin-up boards

Common areas FF&E

Our goal is to provide a caring environment for adolescents aging out of the welfare system. The contemporary consensus has divided adolescence into three developmental phases; early adolescence occurring between 10-13 years old, middle adolescence occurring between the ages of 14-17 years, and later adolescence as ages 18 years to mid-twenties.

Description

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CLIENT USERS: RESIDENTS

It is important to understand the meaning of home, especially for those who do not have what mainstream society identifies as a traditional home. Home is a multifaceted concept that involves an interaction between some form of physical space and the social functions and personal relationships that happen in that space. The essence of a home has little to do with typology of design and more with the feeling of security and welcoming quality it evokes (Shepley et al., 2016).

The perception of residential homes or facilities from the point of view of the adolescents can be a place for bad kids, essentially embodying this perception (Bailey, 2002). Therefore, it is essential in an institutional or therapeutic environment to embody hospitality that welcomes and evokes a warm and nurturing sense (Bailey, 2002). A critical aspect of a physical environment in a psychiatric setting is the deinstitutionalization of the environment and rather implementing a homelike environment (Shepley et al., 2016). The idea of high-quality environments allow for residents to respect it and appreciate it as well as feel valued and cared for (Shepley et al., 2016). Elements of attractiveness include noise, color, odor, illumination levels, cleanliness, and the current conditions or maintenance level, all which contribute to the perception of the environment (Grosenick & Hatmaker, 2000). Therefore, such considerations are necessary to uphold the perception of caring environment.

Developmental Needs:● Establishing autonomy through fostering

self-esteem, self-worth, and independent living skills

● Expression and exploration of individuality in pursuit of identity

● The role of privacy regarding safety, boundary setting and crowding

Caring Environment:● Representation of a home● Promoting emotional and psychological stability● Perception and stigmatization of foster care

Therapeutic Environment:● Stress relief strategies● Healing strategies

● Kitchen with access to comforts and conveniences such as a microwave, refrigerator, and dinnerware

● Variety of lighting systems ranging from cool to warm lighting, indirect lighting being the main ambient source

● Residential aesthetic doors and windows● Natural finishes and local materials ● Wall murals in common areas for creativity and

cultural recognition ● Furnishings with residential and durable quality● Natural Hedges or bushes used as boundaries

Space Allocation

● Reception● Visitation room● Living room

Objectives

Common areas FF&E

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CLIENT USERS: RESIDENTS

An adolescent’s physical environment, especially in a congregate care facility, can increased or decreased feelings of stress (Huffcutt, 2010). Thus, we aim to implement therapeutic landscapes in our program. The term therapeutic landscape refers to the relationships or correlation between the material, social, and symbolic characteristics of physical environments may be beneficial to health and well-being (Wood et al., 2015). Having visual contact with nature may result in stress reduction, increased attention capacity, recovery from illness, an increase physical well-being, and can improve behavior and mood (Thake et al, 2017). Indirect exposure to nature can have a similar therapeutic effect as being directly in contact with nature (Thake et al, 2017). The use of natural daylight during the day may help regulate sleep patterns and habits (Shepley et al., 2016). In addition to access to outdoors, the group of experts emphasized on the recreational activities allowed in these outdoor areas. These activities may include flower or vegetable gardens, sports, native nature walk paths, and open spaces for various activities (Shepley et al., 2016). Access to toys and sports equipment can offer therapeutic experiences even if they not have had a chance to do so at a younger age (Bailey, 2002). Indoor amenities such as a ping-pong table or stationary gym equipment are recommended to facilitate physical exertion. This may also help with regulating healthy sleep cycles and overall health promotion (Shepley et al., 2016).

Developmental Needs:● Establishing autonomy through fostering

self-esteem, self-worth, and independent living skills

● Expression and exploration of individuality in pursuit of identity

● The role of privacy regarding safety, boundary setting and crowding

Caring Environment:● Representation of a home● Promoting emotional and psychological stability● Perception and stigmatization of foster care

Therapeutic Environment:● Stress relief strategies● Healing strategies● Windows

● Toys and sports equipment● Storage for equipment● Indoor recreational equipment● Warm colors for active spaces● Cool colors for rest spaces● Small touches of vibrant color among neutral colors● Choice of artwork displays

Space Allocation

● Outdoor play area● Reflection garden● Interior garden

Objectives

Common areas FF&E

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● Generate a new model for congregate care that simulates a normal home environment which, based on first person testimonies of welfare youths and industry professionals, medical and scientific research studies, and best practices has shown is necessary.

● Design a low impact green building through implementation of sustainable materials and building practices. Achieve a LEED Certification of Silver or better.

● Provide adolescents with spaces that support well being through biophilic methods.

● Create a safe environment for staff and residents.

● Create spaces for educational programs such as independent living and continuing education.

● Develop design void of the standard institutional environment, implement techniques to accomplish a home-like environment.

MISSION STATEMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL: GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Orange Grove Children’s Center is committed to amend the negative connotation that surrounds institutional care by creating a caring, home-like environment, that supports therapeutic methods for healthy childhood development. Devotion to the care, welfare, and educational achievement of children and youth within its residential and educational programs, and the successful transition to adult living of young men and women.

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Facility Goals and Objectives. These goals set out the general scope of work and function to form the parameters of the design effort. Follow your text examples: Form - Goals in relation to organizational goals and objectives What is the image desired – the aesthetic framework? What feeling should the environment have? This may relate to the sense of quality of the design. You could/should have form goals for each organizational goal. Function - Goals in relation to organizational goals and objectives What are the major activity goals? What are the unique activity related goals? You could/should have functional goals under each organizational goal. Economy - Goals in relation to organizational goals and objectives Quantity and Quality issues – Quantity of space vs. Quality of construction Initial cost vs life cycle costs related goals and objectives Conservation issues – green design related goals Time - Goals in relation to organizational goals and objectives Planning for growth Long range goals – related to future design intervention

FORMAddressing the organizational goals, the facility should operate on green and sustainable energy and consumption methods. The building form should allow for storm water collection and irrigation of green spaces. As well as, allow for updates to be made that include maximizing daylight, harvesting energy, and fitting new energy efficient equipment.

It will also need to simulate a residential aesthetic and omit a feeling of a caring and warm environment. A caring environment is achieved through affording spaces that allow the users to have levels of control, to personalize, and to retreat to or regenerate in.

The facilities’ form should also address physical safety of residents and staff from external threats and even amongst each other. Having layers of space with varying accessibility will aid safety concerns. The building may have areas that only pertain to certain groups like administration on one floor and younger adolescents on a different floor from older ones. Added layers include offices and breakrooms or conference within administration floor; and multiple apartments or rooms on each resident floor. Stress is associated with safety concerns. A lot of residents experience high levels of stress and trauma before coming to the facility and during their time there. Incorporating biophilic design inside will help reduce stress levels and increase sense of safety, because nature is calming, not threatening.

Figure 37. Google (2019). [Digital image]. Residence Lobby

Figure 38. Google (2019). [Digital image]. Workplace alternative area

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FUNCTION

The major activity goals of the facility increases wellness and wellbeing amongst users.

What are the major activity goals? What are the unique activity related goals? You could/should have functional goals under each organizational goal.

● Provide spaces for classes that assist in independent living and well as technical, parenting, reunification, and vocational skills.

● Comfortably and safely accommodate up to 12 adolescents and 3+ staff members in the residential quarters.

● Provide spaces of solitude, sociability, and reflectance or spirituality.

● Provide an area for wellness checks and basic healthcare. ● A storage depot to house community donations of furniture

and clothing to prepare youths for transitions and allow personalization of rooms.

● Case managers need to be made accessible to youth on each floor as they supervise behavior and are met with frequently for status updates and further assistance towards independence or foster care.

List of Employees and Services● In-house Clinicians &

Behavioral Therapists ● Case managers● Parenting classes ● Child development therapy● GED class● Health services / checkup● Life skills learning● Clothing and furniture depot● TIP transition independence

process (case management model for unstable 21+ yr olds )

● Bible study / mass with local pastor that comes periodically

Figure 39. Google (2019). [Digital image]. Anon.

Figure 40. Google (2019). [Digital image]. Anon

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ECONOMY There is no doubt that the future will bring many new technical advances that the facility can benefit from and so the building design needs to reflect a constant state of adaptation.

The long term goals of future design interventions will involve the building and interior design to accomodate for new typologies to inhabit the built environment, should we no longer occupy the site. The design will allow for commercial retail or workplace environments to use the administration level with cosmetic changes. It will accommodate residential micro housing on the youth floors. The site can also be used as a hotel with the infrastructure we leave behind.

The issue of needing quantities of amenities and space for youths and staff and budgeting for quality products and construction costs is a dilemma in our field. We recognize that we need to equip the building with products and green methods that will withstand the test of time and wear of high and revolving traffic. Some of the crucial and integrating design equipments include:

● Daylight harvesting lighting and solar power panels● Energy efficient appliances and low water consumption fixtures. ● Non- VOC transmitting materials ● Type 4 or 5 partitions that are durable and reduce renovation needs. ● Using local materials that align with green life cycle and are

affordable and low maintenance due to large regional supplies.

Figure 41. Google (2019). [Digital image]. Green Construction

Figure 42. Google (2019). [Digital image]. Integrative Design Process

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TIME

● Orange Grove Children’s Center is currently occupying only 15,000 SF of a gross leasable area of 44,039 SF. Over a 10 year plan the center can grow into the remainder of the building to increase the capacity for adolescents in foster care as well as the programs available to them.

● Spaces therefore should be adaptable to programming changes.

● Use of commercial grade materials and furnishings to ensure extended use.

● Technologies should be upgraded over time to account for current safety measures and trends.

Future Growth Availability

1st Floor 2nd Floor

3rd Floor 4th Floor

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