Ch. 1 pg. 17-35

Trends in Architecture
- Architecture fuses a dramatic effect with its surroundings.
- Post-modern architecture combines traditional and modern styles.
- Other trends in residential architecture have to do with renovating old homes and the experimentation of new materials and design concepts.

Multi-family housing
- More than one family lives in a single structure.-
- Cooperative ownership combines home ownership and apartment living.
- Condominium owners buy a share of common gaurd.
- Apartments are built together to save space and provide better security.

The Americans with Disabilties Act
- The ADA makes it illegal to discriminate against disabled people.

Ch.7 pg. 129-137

Area of Residence
-Living area
-Sleeping area
-Service area

Bedrooms
-Homes are catagorized by the number of rooms it has.

Size and Furniture
-4 important