Housing and Society

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Housing and Society

• Interior Design I
• Chapter 2.2 Notes

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Learning Targets

• I can describe how housing reflects cultural
  views and values.
• I can point out ways in which cultures influence
  each other.
• I can identify social trends that affect housing.
• I can explain the major ways in which government
  influences housing.

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Vocabulary

• Baby Boomers
• Culture
• Demographics
• Extended Family
• Household
• Nuclear Family
• Single-Parent Family
• Status
• Telecommute

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Entertaining Homes

• People are beginning to spend more and more time
  at home, and entertainment is an increasing
  function of the home.

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The KITCHEN!!!!

• Colonial times
• Only heated room
• Main room for indoor activities
• Gathering place
• Largest room in home
• 1940s
• Smaller
• Used to prepare meals
• Emphasized efficient work methods
• Eating and socializing from kitchen

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Preferences

• Many Americans seem to prefer simplicity and
  comfort in their homes.
• NO MATTER WHAT TIME PERIOD
• They tend to like
• informal settings
• light interiors
• open spaces

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Population Trends

• Demographics- the statistical characteristics of
  a population.
• The fact that people are now living longer has
  created special housing needs.

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Population Trends

• Baby Boomers- form the largest group of
  Americans, they are people born in the 20 year
  period immediately following World War II.

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Environment in housing

• Built with proper insulation
• Recycled materials
• Solar panels

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Turning Point

• What was the turning point in the history of
  government aid in housing in the US?
• The Great Depression
• 1930s

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The Governments Role

• Provide a legal system for the buying and selling
  of property
• Impose taxes on homeowners to pay for community
  services
• Involved in funding new housing.

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State and Local Governments

• In the earliest North American settlements, few
  regulations existed.
• Towns simply expanded as more people needed
  homes. Laws did not restrict where houses could
  be built.

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Today

• State and community officials take a much more
  active role in controlling development by
  adopting comprehensive plans for future growth.

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Public Housing

• The U.S. government works with local housing
  agencies to help provide housing for those in
  need.
• Large buildings with many apartments.
• Residents usually pay a set percentage of their
  income for rent.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

• Established in 1990.
• ADA has improved access for individuals with
  disabilities so that they can participate in
  community life without unnecessary barriers.

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Habitat for Humanity

• Philosophy Partnership is empowering.
• Volunteers based
• Improve self-esteem
• Feeling of community
• Develop new skills
• Build new relationships

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Helps fund housing for aging adults
• People with disabilities
• Rent assistance
• Group housing
• Adapting or building barrier-free homes