Gregory Kloehn is an artist from Oakland who uses trash to change people’s lives. He recently gave up selling pricey artworks to rich people to build something for the homeless – a mobile charming shelter made entirely out of trash.
Gregory was inspired by the home environmental movement. Instead of creating something for the wealthy people, he decided to build something for the less fortunate.
He collects illegally discarded trash on the streets.
Gregory Kloehn
He uses the collected garbage to build small, charming shelters for the homeless.
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory usually used discarded wood pallets as foundation and pizza delivery bags for insulation.
Gregory Kloehn
The little homes come with wheels, a cup holder and a pitched roof.
Gregory Kloehn
“This is the best home I’ve had in five years,” one of the homeless said.
Gregory Kloehn
A homeless woman named Wonder was very happy when she opened the front door, which is made from a discarded picnic table.
Gregory Kloehn
All the homeless shelters have gotten rave reviews.
Gregory Kloehn
Not only from the homeless people but from the media as well.
Gregory Kloehn
The shelter is about the size of a sofa.
Gregory Kloehn
It’s small but it means the world to someone like Wonder and many other people living on the streets.
Gregory Kloehn
Each home takes two to three days to make.
Gregory Kloehn
He simplified them so he can build a home out of five pallets.
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory published a book titled “Homeless Architecture.”
Gregory Kloehn
He’s also planning to do workshops to teach others how to build one.
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
Gregory Kloehn
(Credit: Gregory Kloehn | H/T: HuffPost)
As word has begun to spread around about his project for the homeless, some people have come forward to offer their help, materials and money. He’s also invited volunteers to help him build more homeless shelters.
To offer help or inquire about volunteer opportunities, you can contact Gregory Kloehn at [email protected].