Health Hygiene & Sanitation

Lesson 14 : Housing Standards

Housing Standards

Social Goals of Housing

1. Shelter: That the house should provide a sanitary shelter, which is a basic need.
2. Family life: house should provide adequate space for family life and related activities, viz preparation and storage of food, relaxation, recreation etc
3. Access to community facilities; health services, schools, shopping areas, places of worship etc.
4. Family participation in community life
5. Economic stability: Housing is a form of investment of personal savings. It provides for economic stability and well being of the family.