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What characterizes co-living units?
What characterizes co-living units?
Co-living units are modern housing where residents with shared interests, intentions, and values share a living space, typically renting a room and enjoying community life.
How does live/work housing differ from traditional housing?
How does live/work housing differ from traditional housing?
Live/work housing combines residential and commercial spaces within a single unit, allowing the resident to both live and work in the same place.
What defines a loft or studio apartment?
What defines a loft or studio apartment?
A loft or studio apartment is characterized by an open floor plan that combines the bedroom, living room, and kitchen into a single room, typically with one separate bathroom.
What is meant by mixed-use housing?
What is meant by mixed-use housing?
How can the layout of mixed-use housing be structured?
How can the layout of mixed-use housing be structured?
What distinguishes single-family homes from multi-family homes?
What distinguishes single-family homes from multi-family homes?
Describe one key feature of apartments as a housing type.
Describe one key feature of apartments as a housing type.
What is the primary focus of shelter as defined in the context of housing?
What is the primary focus of shelter as defined in the context of housing?
What is a townhome, and how does it differ from a single-family home?
What is a townhome, and how does it differ from a single-family home?
Explain the significance of economic base in the context of housing.
Explain the significance of economic base in the context of housing.
How does housing differ from shelter in terms of permanence?
How does housing differ from shelter in terms of permanence?
What are the main components of a residential environment?
What are the main components of a residential environment?
Identify two key features that are typically found in housing but not in shelter.
Identify two key features that are typically found in housing but not in shelter.
How does housing differ from shelter?
How does housing differ from shelter?
Discuss the broader context of housing in relation to community development.
Discuss the broader context of housing in relation to community development.
Identify one advantage of multi-family homes over single-family homes.
Identify one advantage of multi-family homes over single-family homes.
Explain the significance of studying urban space properties in housing analysis.
Explain the significance of studying urban space properties in housing analysis.
What types of structures are considered as shelter?
What types of structures are considered as shelter?
What role do services play in the housing process diagram?
What role do services play in the housing process diagram?
What role do amenities play in differentiating housing from shelter?
What role do amenities play in differentiating housing from shelter?
What is a critical need that housing addresses compared to shelter?
What is a critical need that housing addresses compared to shelter?
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Study Notes
Housing vs Shelter
- Shelter is any temporary structure that provides protection from the elements
- Shelter can be tents, emergency housing, or informal arrangements
- Shelter lacks amenities and are for short-term use
- Shelter focuses on immediate safety needs and protection
- Housing is a permanent structure that provides a place to live
- Housing provides amenities and services like kitchens, bathrooms, and utilities
- Housing is designed for long-term residency and community integration
- Housing encompasses social, economic, and cultural aspects
Housing Types
- Single-Family Homes are standalone houses meant for one family with yards
- Multi-Family Homes are buildings with two or more living units, typically with separate entrances
- Apartments are individual units within a larger building, often rented
- Townhomes/Condominiums are multi-story houses attached to other similar houses by shared walls
- Co-Living Units are modern housing where residents share living spaces with similar interests
- Loft/Studios are small apartments with an open floor plan, combining bedroom, living room and kitchen spaces in one room
- Live/Work Housing is a single unit with both a commercial/office and a residential component occupied by the same resident
- Mixed-Use Housing projects provide more than one use or purpose within a shared building or development area
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