2.2. Housing Demands and Social Needs

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a social construct mean?

   Hint

   Think about how society shapes our understanding of concepts.

2. 2.

   Name one type of space described by Lefebvre.

   Hint

   Recall the three types we discussed.

3. 3.

   What does Doreen Massey claim about place?

   • It is a geographical location
   • It is a social construct
   • It is an unchanging entity

   Hint

   Think about how society influences what we consider important about places.

4. 4.

   True or False? Emotional bonds can form with inanimate objects.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the emotional attachment discussed in class.

5. 5.

   Critically assess how emotional and social needs shape housing policies in disaster recovery. Provide real-world examples.

   Hint

   Link the emotional responses to the data about housing occupancy.

6. 6.

   Using Lefebvre's framework, propose a housing solution for a community affected by a recent disaster that considers conceived, perceived, and lived spaces.

   Hint

   Think about how to integrate local culture and communal facilities in your design.