Family and Consumer Sciences Mrs. Swope Columbian High School Types of Housing Family and Consumer Sciences Mrs. Swope Columbian High School

What is a Dwelling ? A place to live in A residence An abode, be it humble or otherwise A place to hang your hat A place to call home

Dwellings can take all shapes

And Sizes (Bill Gates’ home)

And locations

Functions of Housing: Physical Needs Shelter from the weather, protection from the climate Safety from physical harm: people, animals, falling/ flying objects

Functions of Housing: Emotional Needs A space you can call your own A place for your personal hobbies A place for self-expression

Functions of Housing: Social Needs A place to hang out A place for eating with friends and family A place for fun and recreation

Types of Housing: Free-Standing House Only one family or single person lives in the home. The family may be a single parent, nuclear family, or could include extended family members

Free-Standing House cont.: Custom Built Designed by an architect Built by a contractor Designed to meet individual needs and values It is the most expensive way to build a home Longer time to build

Advantages? Disadvantages?

Free-Standing House: Tract Housing Part of a large neighborhood Built by a developer The developer uses 2-3 basic house plans. Became popular in the late 1940’s - 1970.

Advantages? Disadvantages?

Free-Standing cont. : Manufactured Housing Pre-assembled at a factory Shipped in sections Put together at the building site on a foundation Must adhere to building codes Less costly to build Less time to construct

Advantages? Disadvantages?

Mobile Homes Completely manufactured in a factory Movable, but must have a permit Needs to be tied down to a cement pad Tends to be inexpensive Depreciates with time Must follow zoning laws Can be dangerous

Key West, Florida

Santa Cruz, California

Advantages? Disadvantages?

Multi-family Dwellings Has more than one family living in the building Can be multi storied or single storied May contain two or more living units within the building

Multi-family cont: Duplex, Triplex 2-3 family units attached by a common wall Less expensive, less land used May have a yard, driveway and garage Each unit is usually rented

Advantages? Disadvantages?

Multi-family cont. : Apartment Many living units in one building May come furnished or unfurnished Is rented, usually a lease either written or verbal Apartment rules must be followed Come in various sizes

Advantages? Disadvantages?

Cooperative Apartment Each apartment represents shares in a non-profit corporation. To buy the apartment one must purchase shares of stock in the corporation Shareholders vote on how the apartment will be run. Must sell shares of stock to sell apartment

Condominium Apartment style living but the living unit is purchased. Owner owns the interior unit only, does not own the land or common areas. All owners must belong to the condo association Must pay a monthly maintenance fee Can be an investment like buying a house Tax advantages: interest paid on mortgage can be a tax deduction

Advantages? Disadvantages?

Townhouses Row houses, common wall on two sides Usually rented Has a front and back door and yards May have a basement

Summary: Housing comes in many different shapes, sizes, with varying amenities When deciding on housing, consider all options Consider needs, wants, finances, and location When choosing housing consider all the advantages and disadvantages.