Three Preliminary Problem and Purpose Statements
The Berkeley East Bay Humane Society (BEBHS) is a private, nonprofit organization with an animal shelter and veterinary hospital located in Berkeley, California. The organization serves Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Marin Counties by offering animal adoption services, training classes, and animal care. Currently, the BEBHS is in the beginning stages of renovating their facilities. Improvements to the facilities will directly benefit the increasing number of shelter animals, employees, and public. Research resources include BEBHS staff input, research gathered regarding shelter design and improvement, and visits to various animal shelters within Northern California.
- Subject Area: Kennels
Problem Statement: The adoption centers steel-cage living environment is dated, difficult to use for staff members, and lacks an outdoor play area.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study is to develop a “cage-free” living environment for shelter animals that has a modern appeal, is easy to use for workers, and incorporates an outside play area for shelter dogs and staff to enjoy sunlight and fresh air.
- Subject Area: Sanitation
Problem Statement: The adoption center needs a centralized cleaning station that distributes bleach and water to the different rooms that house the animals and for maintaining kennel care.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study is to identify the functional criteria to develop a successful cleaning station and then determine the best materials and method to build and implement.
- Subject Area: Systems
Problem Statement: The adoption center lacks an efficient food and litter storage and transport system between the shelter, hospital, and training warehouse.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study is to develop a more accessible and sustainable method for food and litter storage and transport so that workers no longer have to carry heavy containers in order to feed animals, replace, and dispose of litter.
A) Users; Stakeholders; Beneficiaries
I identify all humans and animals as potential users. Primary Users are identified as BEBHS staff, management, volunteers, and shelter animals. Secondary users and beneficiaries from the East Bay community include visitors, potential adopters, and animal welfare facilitators.
BEBHS adoption center in Berkeley,Ca will be the main facility site for the design project.
C) References/ Resources
Research will be conducted through BEBHS staff and management input, animal welfare organizations, associations, and experts, architects and design firms experienced in animal shelter design and pet habitats, sustainable and eco-friendly design literature, shelter design books and magazines, animal welfare documentaries, and existing product resources.
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