Housing And Environment Core

In this course, students will investigate how lifestyle, social and economic factors, and stages in the life cycle influences housing decisions. Students will identify and explore how culture and the environment influence housing design in relationship to past, present and future perspectives. Through hands-on experiences, students will cover design elements and principles as they relate to architecture and interior design. Students will use and evaluate household appliances and equipment, learn about caring for the home, and investigate energy conservation techniques. Careers related to housing and interior design will be explored.