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DESIGN FOR FELINES “THE KITTY CRIB”
DESIGN COMMUNICATION II | SPRING 2016
Standing at over 3 feet tall, this specially designed habitat provides the safe and
weather proof shelter that every feral cat longs for. Design for two cats, the struc-
Our team won second ture offers its inhabitants an open floor space, separate sleeping areas, and also
place. We were the only crawl space. It also mixes comfort with necessity as it offers not only a ventilation
undergraduate students system that provides airflow and keeps the temperature stable but it also boasts
at the event, and we strategic window placement that provides for the proper diffusion of light within the
competed against sea- structure.
soned architecture and
engineering profession- Taking into consideration the stiffing heat and also the icy cold of the vary-
als. Overall, it was a very ing DC weather, the structure provides feral cats with an insulated habitat using
helpful leadership learn- weather resistant insulation board. The cats’ living space is also easy for their hu-
ing experience for me man counterparts to clean due to a removable roof and front wall that allows easy
access. Finally, the light blue-green facade of this habitat, will make the structure
pleasing to the eyes whether they are feline or human.
The ARISTOCATS
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