2024-05-20T03:42:11-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150188866/exploring-modular-construction-in-addressing-homelessness-with-cannondesign Sean Joyner 2020-03-12T16:00:00-04:00 >2020-03-13T08:02:30-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/de/de343f482970230ded38a50aa0678bf4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Archinect recently explored <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150181257/considering-the-architect-s-role-in-addressing-homelessness-in-los-angeles" target="_blank">the architect's role in addressing homelessness</a> in Los Angeles. We connected with Michael Pinto AIA and Helena Jubany FAIA, both principals at <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/10709152/nac-architecture" target="_blank">NAC Architecture</a>, to discuss their work in tackling this social crisis. This previous discussion centered around the cruciality of collaboration and the power of impactful partnerships that enable participants to capitalize on their respective skills. The architect, in this sense, becomes one of many parties, with a specialized focus on the building environment, there to contribute expertise to a larger whole of volunteers, professionals, politicians, and advocates.</p> <p>As we dove deeper into this investigation, we focused in on a new project led by the Los Angeles County USC Medical Center called the Restorative Care Village, a first-of-its-kind facility committed to receiving homeless individuals "wherever they are." Going beyond a mere shelter this facility will provide supportive housing, recuperative care, psychia...</p>