Design Proposals That Architects Have Proposed Solve...

A scientific explanation of a parasite is an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment. Similar to the insects, Parasitic Architecture can be defined as an adaptable, transient and exploitive form of architecture that forces relationships with host buildings in order to complete themselves. This form of architecture can be considered as an architectural intervention that transforms existing structures. This results in parasitic architecture providing a new perspective or definition to the public and potentially offers a new space. The parasite brings society and urban structures closer. The architecture has become an expression of a social demand or†¦show more content†¦Only later did parasites get their negative image of spongers. This negative association is still recognizable in the biological definition of parasitism as a symbiosis or coexistence in which the parasite has an advantage at the expense of its host†¦ The parasite is selfish since it does not return its host’s favor; it is parasitic for its own well being and gives its species an advantage in the long run. Parasitic architecture can be employed as a mediator between the changes in society on the one side and the urban systems on the other. The parasite is informal compared to its host. Therefore, the parasite can be used to stimulate and accommodate spontaneous processes and informal initiatives. This is achieved because the parasite provokes, explores and breaks open both physical and mental boundaries in order to offer opportunities for the elusive and new propositions. In this way, parasitic architecture can start a process of changes. In regards to homelessness, parasitic architecture could possibly be the new means of providing shelter for the homeless. New proposals set out by several architects show ways in which the homeless are being protected from the cold streets that they usually call ‘home’. Homelessness is a growing problem across the city of London, according to government statistics. In London, 742 rough sleepers were counted, accounting for 27% of the national figure. You usually spot a homeless person on the stairs and