A Place to Heal: Transitional Housing for Youth

This project addresses a critical community need by providing a supportive haven for young adults transitioning to independence but hindered by challenging life circumstances that have left them without essential skills for success. Designed as a nurturing teaching facility, it empowers residents through comprehensive life skills training—encompassing cooking, laundry, financial management, and fostering harmonious neighborly relations—while offering in-house therapy and round-the-clock support. The vision is to deliver proactive, individualized care, fostering the confidence and capabilities necessary for residents to thrive independently, whether their journey of learning and healing spans months or years.

• 12 living units for people with higher level of physical and psychological challenges

• Intended to be a prototype for more facilities like this in the area

• Pushing towards net zero with well insulated envelope, heated by Geothermal and powered partly by solar, and partly by municipal electrical utility service 

• Heavy timber feature in the back where residents will enjoy their spacious natural outdoor area

Samson Cree, Alberta