1. Architecture Requirements Specification

1.1 Purpose

This specification defines the requirements for VetHouse, a veteran housing and training ecosystem. It integrates affordable housing, Lean Six Sigma training, and workforce development. The architecture ensures veterans gain both housing and employable skills, reducing homelessness and unemployment.

1.2 Business Drivers

Tens of thousands of homeless veterans nationwide
Housing affordability crisis
500,000+ construction jobs unfilled
Existing veteran programs fragmented and small-scale
Demand for workforce training linked to real projects

1.3 Success Measures

80%+ certification pass rate in training programs
90% occupancy in VetHouse units
70%+ veterans employed or self-employed within 12 months
SLA: Housing units built within budget and quality standards
Phase 1 pilot fourplex fully operational within 18 months

1.4 Service Contracts

Veterans receive housing tied to training participation
Training delivered using Lean Six Sigma White/Yellow Belt modules
Construction projects double as training sites
Donors/sponsors receive transparent reporting on outcomes

1.5 Constraints

Must comply with state/local housing codes
Funding dependent on donors and state/federal programs• Need for partnerships with training providers• Security and community integration requirements

1.6 Interoperability Requirements

Integration with state housing authorities and veteran programs
Training certifications recognized by industry (Lean Six Sigma)• Data systems interoperable with state/federal reporting• Coordination with local utilities, zoning, and workforce boards

1.7 Risks

Funding gaps → Mitigation: diversified donors, state/federal grants
Community resistance → Mitigation: early outreach and local buy-in• Veteran retention → Mitigation: support services and mentorship• Construction delays → Mitigation: prefab modular panels, strict QA

2. Architecture Roadmap

2.1 Overview

The roadmap defines the phased implementation of VetHouse. It follows a five-phase progression from a pilot fourplex to a nationwide 10,000-unit program.

2.2 Work Packages by Phase

Phase 1: Pilot Fourplex
Build 4 housing units for veterans
Train 20 veterans in construction and QA
Deliver White/Yellow Belt certifications
Establish reporting and QA processes
Phase 2: Expansion to 100 Units
Build multiple small complexes
Train 200+ veterans in construction and Lean Six Sigma
Establish regional donor partnerships
Phase 3: Regional 1,000 Units
Multi-state rollout
Integrate IT systems for housing + training tracking
Build QA curriculum into community colleges
Phase 4: 5,000 Units
National reach with full IT + reporting backbone
Partnerships with large donors and state agencies
Veterans as trainers/mentors for new cohorts
Phase 5: 10,000 Units Nationwide
Full national network of VetHouse communities
Integrated workforce development pipeline
Training 10,000+ veterans annually

2.3 Transition Architectures

Phase 1: Standalone pilot with local IT + housing management
Phase 2: Regional IT system for multiple sites
Phase 3: Multi-state integrated system
Phase 4: National data and training integration
Phase 5: National platform with global training export

2.4 Dependencies

Land acquisition and zoning approvals
Partnerships with training providers
Donor and state/federal funding streams
Construction materials (SIPs, prefab panels)
IT systems for housing/training integration

2.5 Risks & Mitigation

Funding shortfalls → Mitigation: early donor engagement, phased budgets
Veteran dropouts → Mitigation: wraparound support services
Construction material shortages → Mitigation: diversify suppliers, prefab
IT failures → Mitigation: cloud-based, redundant systems
Regulatory delays → Mitigation: engage state partners early

2.6 Implementation Recommendations

Start with a single fourplex pilot to prove the model
Partner with state workforce boards and veteran agencies
Build early donor coalition with measurable ROI
Train veterans in both construction and quality management
Scale regionally, then nationally with IT and QA integration