The first inflatable indoor play park (or bouncy house) was called the “Fun Factory.”
How awesome does that sound? Now, it’s doubtful that the house you live in now was a cheap buy, and you are likely still paying for it. For many, this is a major drawback; in extreme cases, lack of money and resources to take care of a home can make you one of the 610,042 homeless people that reside in the United States today. Obviously, we need a solution to this problem. I am here to propose an idea: mass-producing these inflatable residences and giving them to those in need. I believe we can construct these houses to be safe and warm for individuals and families. The morale of our population will also surely increase if over half a million citizens are …show more content…
Diseases like HIV are common for those who are involved with drugs and prostitution, and Tuberculosis is rampant among populations that are exposed to the elements constantly, as most, if not all, homeless people are. You may wonder how a bouncy house would provide enough protection for someone, as they are only inflatable, and not solid structures. However, most bouncy houses are made of durable vinyl, a plastic material. “Resilient vinyl” has been described as “Tupperware for your floors,” and is the toughest type of the material available. It is very possible to construct an entire bouncy house out of this material, as it stands up to rain, wind, and snow. Entire obstacle courses can hold up to 1,000 pounds, and units for individuals can hold up to five hundred pounds. As unfortunate as it is, the combination of few personal possessions and a below-average weight due to malnutrition decreases the mass of a homeless man, woman, or child drastically. Another important concept is how much cheaper a bouncy house is than your average home. To rent a one-bedroom apartment can range from $500 to $900 a month, sometimes not including appliances. A bouncy house is usually $500 to $600 to buy permanently, and a larger scale bouncy house is usually no less than $2000. It would cost much less for housing assistance organizations to pay for bouncy houses than regular apartments and homes. These reasons are why I believe we could construct inflatable houses, buildings, even neighborhoods to get people off of the street and into their own living
How awesome does that sound? Now, it’s doubtful that the house you live in now was a cheap buy, and you are likely still paying for it. For many, this is a major drawback; in extreme cases, lack of money and resources to take care of a home can make you one of the 610,042 homeless people that reside in the United States today. Obviously, we need a solution to this problem. I am here to propose an idea: mass-producing these inflatable residences and giving them to those in need. I believe we can construct these houses to be safe and warm for individuals and families. The morale of our population will also surely increase if over half a million citizens are …show more content…
Diseases like HIV are common for those who are involved with drugs and prostitution, and Tuberculosis is rampant among populations that are exposed to the elements constantly, as most, if not all, homeless people are. You may wonder how a bouncy house would provide enough protection for someone, as they are only inflatable, and not solid structures. However, most bouncy houses are made of durable vinyl, a plastic material. “Resilient vinyl” has been described as “Tupperware for your floors,” and is the toughest type of the material available. It is very possible to construct an entire bouncy house out of this material, as it stands up to rain, wind, and snow. Entire obstacle courses can hold up to 1,000 pounds, and units for individuals can hold up to five hundred pounds. As unfortunate as it is, the combination of few personal possessions and a below-average weight due to malnutrition decreases the mass of a homeless man, woman, or child drastically. Another important concept is how much cheaper a bouncy house is than your average home. To rent a one-bedroom apartment can range from $500 to $900 a month, sometimes not including appliances. A bouncy house is usually $500 to $600 to buy permanently, and a larger scale bouncy house is usually no less than $2000. It would cost much less for housing assistance organizations to pay for bouncy houses than regular apartments and homes. These reasons are why I believe we could construct inflatable houses, buildings, even neighborhoods to get people off of the street and into their own living