eVACuATION
Abstract
Globally, natural disasters are responsible for displacing thousands
of families every year. With the unpredictable aspect
and lack of predictability the displacements can last anywhere
from a few days to a year. Though there are alternative, short
term housing options available, this thesis will aim at deeper
examination into the relationship between evacuees and the
alternative housing available to them. Specifically focusing on
availability, affordability, easy travel access, length of stay and
size of space in correspondence with family size. In hopes to
then take this research and create a community of rental properties
that are primarily used for vacationers during the majority
of the year but are only for rent to those facing displacement
during the main hurricane season, pricing to vary in correspondence
with income and affordability. Specifically permanent
structures as there appears to be a lack of permanent relief
housing. The question then becomes: How do we create a permanent
architectural space that brings comfort for those displaced
but also attracts vacationers?