INDD11
Module 11: Housing Types (Optional)
Outcome
Examine the characteristics of various types of housing.
Indicators
(a) Compare the characteristics of common detached house types (e.g., bungalow, bi-level, two-storey, split level and 1 ½ storey).
(b) Investigate different types of houses found locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
(c) Research how zoning bylaws affect choices of housing types.
(d) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different configurations (e.g., apartments, row houses, mobile homes, single family detached dwellings, duplexes, homes on wheels, tiny homes, co-housing) of living units.
(e) Examine how the layout of different types of housing influence interior design and decorating options.
(f) Design a floor plan for a specific house type.
(g) Develop assessment criteria in consultation with peers and instructor to assess floor plan of a specific type of space.
(h) Discuss own and peer’s floorplan to provide feedback on the strengths and areas of improvement.
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