BUILDING / EAST BILOXI / A HOUSE FOR INEZ

This is Inez.
Inez is an elderly woman with limited mobility, who very much wishes to have a house rebuilt.  She was previously living in a FEMA trailer with her daughter, Geraldine, and Geraldine’s granddaughter, all of whom now live in their new home.

Though elevated, the house was designed with accessibility in mind, leading to the creation of a long ramp that doubles back at a landing under the roof and becomes a sloping side porch.  The main living space is as open as possible, as per Geraldine’s request for the family to spend time with each other even while one person is cooking.  Three bedrooms and two bathrooms comprise the west side of the house and lead directly into the main living space to avoid hallway navigation. Also, ensuring complete accessibility for the family, the crew received a Red Cross grant during construction, which allowed for the installation of a mechanical wheelchair lift.

The project was completed in January of 2008 by a crew from Hope Force International.

1-30-08.  Dedication day. The family has been in their new home for a few weeks.

10-10-07.  The windows and doors are set, and installation of cement-board siding and trim is in the finishing stages.

10-10-07.  Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are in, as well as insulation; drywalling begins.

09-10-07.  Porch decking and exterior sheathing are on.

09-10-07.  The plumbing and interior walls are in place.

09-10-07.  The roofing is complete.


08-26-07.  Inez’ house is ready for roofing and siding.

08-21-07.  The engineered trusses for the roof move construction along quickly.

08-21-07.  The engineered trusses for the roof move construction along quickly.

08-12-07.  The wooden piers are brought on-site and squared up in preparation for the concrete pour.