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Common types of secondary dwelling units

Housing refers to the usage and possibly constructionofshelterasliving spaces, individually or collectively. Housing is a basic human need and a human right, playing a critical role in shaping the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities, As such it is the main issue of housing organization and policy. (Full article...)

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A Home Economics instructor giving a demonstration, Seattle, 1953

Home economics, also called domestic scienceorfamily and consumer sciences (often shortened to FCSorFACS), is a subject concerning human development, personal and family finances, consumer issues, housing and interior design, nutrition and food preparation, as well as textiles and apparel. Much less common today, it was, and is, mostly taught in secondary school or high school.

Home economics courses are offered around the world and across multiple educational levels. Historically, the purpose of these courses was to professionalize housework, to provide intellectual fulfillment for women, to emphasize the value of "women's work" in society, and to prepare them for the traditional roles of sexes. Family and consumer sciences are taught as an elective or required course in secondary education, as a continuing education course in institutions, and at the primary level.   (Full article...)

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  • Image 2Seattle box is a regional style of residential architecture that was popular in Seattle, Washington and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900s.
    Seattle box is a regional style of residential architecture that was popular in Seattle, Washington and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900s.
  • Image 3An A-Frame house in Duluth, Minnesota
  • Image 4The Josiah Day House in West Springfield, Massachusetts is an example of a Saltbox-style home
    The Josiah Day HouseinWest Springfield, Massachusetts is an example of a Saltbox-style home
  • Image 5The Cube houses in Rotterdam, viewed from Blaak metro station
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  • Image 6Aerial view of tract housing developments near Markham, Ontario
    Aerial view of tract housing developments near Markham, Ontario
  • Image 7A Mandarin's House in Peking, China with Mr. Yang and family members on the balcony, circa 1860
    A Mandarin's House in Peking, China with Mr. Yang and family members on the balcony, circa 1860
  • Image 8Cottage flats are a style of housing common in Scotland, where there are single floor dwellings at ground level, and similar dwellings on the floor above.
    Cottage flats are a style of housing common in Scotland, where there are single floor dwellings at ground level, and similar dwellings on the floor above.
  • Image 9A wood-frame American Foursquare house in Minnesota with dormer windows on each side and a large front porch
    A wood-frame American Foursquare house in Minnesota with dormer windows on each side and a large front porch
  • Image 10Eleazer Arnold House, 1691, Lincoln, Rhode Island, an example of a Stone ender style of Rhode Island architecture that developed in the 17th century where one wall in a house is made up of a large stone chimney.
    Eleazer Arnold House, 1691, Lincoln, Rhode Island, an example of a Stone ender style of Rhode Island architecture that developed in the 17th century where one wall in a house is made up of a large stone chimney.
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  • Image 2Multi-storied attached adobe houses at Taos Pueblo (from List of house types)
    Multi-storied attached adobe houses at Taos Pueblo (from List of house types)
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    A wooden house in Tartu, Estonia (from List of house types)
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    Brick ranch-style house (from List of house types)
  • Image 5Post frame Barndominium with standing seam metal roof. Large garage on the front side and living space on the back end. (from List of house types)
    Post frame Barndominium with standing seam metal roof. Large garage on the front side and living space on the back end. (from List of house types)
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  • Image 8A-frame gable-style house, Portugal (from List of house types)
    A-frame gable-style house, Portugal (from List of house types)
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    Vao tower house in Estonia, built in 15th century (from List of house types)
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