Todays Goals 1. I can explain how you interact with your housing environment 2. I can explain how your housing helps you satisfy your needs & values What do you think? We shape our buildings, and then they shape us ~Winston Churchill What does this quote mean to you? How does it relate to housing? Housing & Human Needs Housing Housing any dwelling that provides shelter any dwelling that provides shelter Housing is your microenvironment Housing is your microenvironment a small and distinct part of the total environment in which you live a small and distinct part of the total environment in which you live What would your macroenvironment include? What would your macroenvironment include? Meeting Needs through Housing Needs Needs the basic requirements that people must have filled in order to live. the basic requirements that people must have filled in order to live. Abraham Maslow Abraham Maslow A psychologist whom is known for prioritizing human needs into a pyramid-shaped visual, hence, Maslows Hierarchy of Human Needs. A psychologist whom is known for prioritizing human needs into a pyramid-shaped visual, hence, Maslows Hierarchy of Human Needs. Maslows Theory of Human Needs Self- Actualization Esteem Love & Acceptance Security Physical Needs Physical Needs: the most basic human needs Shelter Food & Water Rest Psychological Needs: needs related to the mind and feelings that must be met in order to live a satisfying life. Security Love & Acceptance Esteem Self-Actualization Other Needs Met through Housing Beauty Beauty Quality or qualities that give pleasure to senses. Quality or qualities that give pleasure to senses. Beautiful surroundings can make you feel good and release from tensions. Beautiful surroundings can make you feel good and release from tensions. Self Expression Self Expression Showing your true personality and taste (Color choices/personality) Showing your true personality and taste (Color choices/personality) Creativity Creativity Ability to create imaginatively (combining two or more different ideas/things into an entirely different thing) Ability to create imaginatively (combining two or more different ideas/things into an entirely different thing) Values that Influence Housing Space Space Privacy Privacy Economy Economy Family Unity Family Unity Living Units One-person living unit Occupied by one individual Ex. College Residence Hall, Retirement Centers, Widow, Divorce Single Parent Families Nuclear Families Parents live with their children or married couple Extended Family Relatives share a dwelling with one another Blended Family One families joins another family, whether through divorce or from a death of a parent Lifestyles Influence Housing Decisions What is a lifestyle? What is a lifestyle? A living pattern or a way of life A living pattern or a way of life Types of Lifestyles Types of Lifestyles Supportive Supportive Basic Basic Community Community Influential Influential Lifestyles Supportive Supportive You look to support and help others (psychological, physical or financial) You look to support and help others (psychological, physical or financial) Basic Basic You can live simply without many modern conveniences. You can live simply without many modern conveniences. You have no need for a lot of extra clutter. You have no need for a lot of extra clutter. Lifestyles cont. Community Community Group Living Group Living Members of the community often have at least one aspect of their lives in common. (religion, interests, hobbies, education, etc.) Members of the community often have at least one aspect of their lives in common. (religion, interests, hobbies, education, etc.) Influential Influential You like to influence or have some control over people and events. You like to influence or have some control over people and events. Typically you are highly motivated and have strong desire to reach goals including leadership. Typically you are highly motivated and have strong desire to reach goals including leadership. You might do some of your work (personal or professional) at home. You might do some of your work (personal or professional) at home.