Housing, Chapter 1, Vocabulary

Housing

Any structure built for people to live in

Archeologist

Scientist who studies history through the relics and remains of old civilizations

Nomads

People who wander form place to place in search for food for their grazing herds

Physical needs

All the things the human body needs to survive: air, sunlight, shelter, sleep, and food

Psychological needs

Needs related to thoughts and emotions

Lifestyles

A way of living

Universal design

A philosophy of designing interiors and products to accomadate all people with a variety of requirements, needs, and abilities

Barrier-free design

Living spaces designed without structures that prevent access to people with special needs

Adaptable design

Design features that are temporary and can easily be changed