Reading one, “House as a Symbol of Self”
reading Responses, These responses/reflections (one-two page) are not simply summaries of the articles or lectures but include each student’s own perspective
Reading Responses
These responses/reflections (one-two page) are not simply summaries of the articles or lectures but include each student’s own perspective, what was unique or valuable, and concerns the student might have with the application in practice. Late submissions will receive a 10% deduction each day they are late.
Demonstrate careful reading, synthesize what you learned,
and apply those lessons to a relevant, everyday experience.
The best responses have personal stories tied to the
reading/lecture material.
Readings:
1. Marcus, C. (1974). “House as Symbol of Self,” in Lang, Jon, ed., Designing for human behavior: architecture and the behavioral sciences, Stroudsburg, PA: Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, p. 130-146.
2. Desmond, M. (2016), “Home and Hope” in Evicted, p. 292-313
3. A Pattern Language: 109, Long Thin House
4. A Pattern Language: 127 Intimacy Gradient; 133 Staircase as a Stage
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Reading one, “House as a Symbol of Self”
The first reading, “House as a Symbol of Self” by Marcus (1974), reveals that people invest in homes that resemble their traits as human beings. The home designs that people select or come up with define who they are. According to Marcus, the home designs act as a symbol of the self. I do agree that the values that an individual behold portray the kind of lifestyle that he/she selects. The lifestyle, in this case, would be reflected in the type of housing that a person chooses to live in. I believe that what…
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