Housing And Society.

Catalog description

The course is designed to explore contemporary issues related to family and housing. A study of the relationship of people’s basic needs and values in relations to their housing is explored. Modern, rural, and urban living patterns as related to diversified societies and cultural backgrounds are studied. Additionally, housing needs and resources for the aged are also examined as well as a historical aspect of housing is also presented. Attention is given to aspects and to the factors relating to construction, architectural design, regulations and housing codes. The class is open to non-majors. Prerequisites: FACS 263 Household Furnishings and Equipment.