Housing Solutions
RPM Housing develops and constructs homeless Navigation Centers.
“Navigation centers are raising the bar on how homeless shelters are now considered. These navigation centers and transitional housing facilities were inspired by the San Francisco Navigation Centers. They were designed and built by RPM, a company formed from Division Circle Team and Will Deneke (RPM), from Portland, OR.”
Julia Laue, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, San Francisco Department of Public Works
'“RPM demonstrated a clear and comprehensive understanding of the City’s needs and delivered a design package well below (industry standard) cost and budget and extremely demanding schedule. Additionally, they introduced other building products to reduce material and labor costs. It is this combination of understanding and action that led to the project’s success.”
Tom Herbel, P.E., City Engineer, City of Huntington Beach
Mission Cabins Project
A closed chain store parking lot in the Mission District has been chosen as the site for a new Tiny Home community. The Navigation Center will have a maximum occupancy of 68 people experiencing homelessness on the pathway to permanent housing. This low barrier shelter will ensure accessible support for all individuals. Essential amenities, including laundry facilities, will be provided to ensure a dignified living environment.
Division Circle Navigation Center
The Division Circle Navigation Center was built with the City of San Francisco’s Public Works Department and serves people living in encampments who have been unable to access services like intensive case management or health care and drug treatment programs at traditional shelters. Case managers are assigned to assist clients in navigating the system to access housing assistance and other necessary resources.
Salt Lake City Microshelter Project
The state of Utah worked with RPM Team to evaluate sites, create a regional approach, and develop a mass multi agency center strategic plan to reduce the state’s homeless population. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) site and implementation of Phase 1 of the strategic plan is the beginning of a strategy to offer temporary housing for Utah’s unhoused population.
Specializing in pre-engineered and prefabricated structures, we deploy teams faster than traditional EPC firms while remaining an economical option for planning, designing, and constructing prefabricated modular buildings.
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Structural Engineering Specializing in housing design; cold form, metal stud, and light gauge steel; foundation design; and peer-review of nation-wide manufacturing building products.
Building and Property Evaluation Property evaluation to assess warehouse conversions into Navigation Centers and help determine campus possibilities for vacant land.
Civil Engineering Seasoned in public and private expectations and requirements to conform with local, state and federal requirements.
MEPS Designing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire/sprinkler design to the strengths and limitations of pre-engineered and prefabricated facilities.
Project Management Scheduling, managing construction administration, and overseeing in-field clash detection for both the owner and manufacturer.
Homeless Programs Consulting From concept to completion, we provide consultation for homeless programs. This includes feasibility consulting, predevelopment planning, and site program/design estimating
Design Consulting Providing AIA-certified services for design and code compliance scopes of architectural design. Specializing in focused areas including homeless shelters, affordable housing, long term supportive housing, emergency shelters, congregate navigation centers, non-congregate navigation centers, and tiny home villages.
Cost Estimation End-to-end project estimation on soft and hard costs.
Drafting & Renderings Preparing single-line and assembly drawings with 3D and isometric photo realistic, artistic renderings.
Owner's Representation Consultation throughout the entire project, we work with owners to ensure that project needs are met within schedule and on time.
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Helping thousands
RPM Team has developed facilities that have helped thousands of people transition from homelessness to stable housing. We are excited to continue our work and make a positive impact in the many communities we’ve worked in. The Shelter Solutions division is headed by David Renard, Richard Renard, and Cruz Avila.
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Design is therapy
We deliver projects that are well-designed, energy efficient, dignified, and inspiring. RPM Team makes a point to incorporate principles of trauma informed design to enhance the experience of the clients, reduce stress, and cultivate an environment of mutual trust and support.
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Improved experiences
We actively embrace input and advice from stakeholders with firsthand lived experience with homelessness to ensure that the final design will enhance the supportive housing program. We consider the overall client experience from their initial impression of the site to the arrival/intake, day room, and dining spaces with the goal of mitigating trauma.
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Navigate a better future
With an extensive background and experience in delivering design and development of navigation centers, RPM Team is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness. We are committed to working with cities and their partners to develop and implement innovative solutions to end homelessness
RPM Shelter Solutions is the lifeblood and foundation of what we do here at RPM. We are proud to have provided innovative housing solutions to individuals experiencing homelessness for many years. By partnering with organizations serving unhoused populations, RPM Structures can quickly deliver turnkey housing solutions tailored to specific needs and budgets.