Transition Housing

Awarded 1st Place in the 2023 Off-site Construction Student Design Competition, presented by Off-Site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) at the University of New Brunswick. Our project is dedicated to revolutionizing the concept of transitional housing for youth leaving the child welfare system. It goes beyond traditional social housing models, offering these young individuals a nurturing space to grow and thrive. In our housing clusters, individuals from diverse backgrounds come together, forming a vibrant and inclusive community that fosters social interaction. At the core of our initiative lies the creation of a social atmosphere, allowing residents to connect, support one another, and serve as positive role models, particularly for teenagers who often lack such influences. We’re committed to addressing the challenge of transitional housing while avoiding the institutional feel commonly associated with social housing. Acknowledging the unique hurdles faced by those leaving the child welfare system in finding stable homes, our modular units are designed to form larger, interconnected communities. These communities seamlessly integrate essential resources, facilitated through home-based business spaces within the individual modules, enhancing the overall quality of life for the residents.