Module 1 Flashcards
What is a house?
A building in which people, especially a single family, live; may also serve as living quarters for one or more families.
What is shelter?
Something beneath, behind or within which a person is protected from adverse weather conditions; a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.
What is a housing unit?
A house, apartment, suite of rooms or a single room, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters.
What are homes?
A place where one lives in security and happiness; a dwelling place together with the family or social unit that occupies it.
What is a settlement?
A permanent or temporary community in which people live; ranges in size from a small number of dwellings grouped together to the largest cities.
What does shelter encompass?
Shelter includes a range of supporting facilities necessary for a healthy living environment, such as water and energy supplies, sanitation, and access to transport networks.
What is development?
A process of enlarging people’s choices, recognizing that physical development does not guarantee socially just and environmentally conscious societies.
What are components of housing?
Factors that determine the effectiveness of housing provision in the community, including land, services, transport, construction cost, and financial resources.
Why is land essential for housing?
Essential for access to employment, infrastructure, and social services; land price is a major factor in determining its use for housing.
What role do services play in housing?
Services like roads, water supply, and sewerage turn raw land into suitable housing development; their capital cost varies based on city size and topography.
How does transport affect housing?
Transport is crucial for finding employment opportunities; poor housing locations can lead to failed housing projects.
What influences construction costs?
Construction costs vary based on materials, labor, techniques, and size of the structure.
What are financial resources in housing?
Investment involves the purchase of land, construction of dwellings, and provision of physical and social services.
What is organic development of settlements?
Housing as permanent shelter has evolved over thousands of years, adapting to the natural environment and available materials.
What are examples of vernacular architecture?
Examples include Tepee, Yurt, Hogan, Trullo, and Igloo.
How does climate influence housing?
Climate affects housing design to provide thermal comfort, with different strategies for tropical, hot-dry, and composite climates.
What are social and cultural factors in housing?
Aspirations of inhabitants, family structures, roles of women, need for privacy, and social relations all influence house form.
How does the economy affect housing?
In a traditional rural economy, agriculture predominates, affecting the timing and nature of construction activities.
What factors influence housing problems in cities?
Factors include city size, income, rate of urban growth, and government policies.
What is squatting?
The occupancy of public or private space without the approval of the owner.
What is a slum?
A social condition characterized by poverty, congestion, and inadequate basic services.
What are government policy options for housing?
Options include clearance and eradication, resettlement and relocation, and rural development.
