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Housing refers to the usage and possibly construction of shelter as living spaces, individually or collectively. Housing is a basic human need and a human right, playing a critical role in shaping the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities, As such it is the main issue of housing organization and policy. (Full article...)

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A man cave, mancave, or manspace, and less commonly a manland or mantuary is a male retreat or sanctuary in a home, such as a specially equipped garage, spare bedroom, media room, den, basement, or tree house. The term "man cave" describes an area in the home where a man can do as he pleases in a masculine space. (Full article...)

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Image 1A Mandarin's House in Peking, China with Mr. Yang and family members on the balcony, circa 1860
Image 2Eleazer Arnold House, 1691, Lincoln, Rhode Island, an example of a Stone ender style of Rhode Island architecture that developed in the 17th century where one wall in a house is made up of a large stone chimney.
Image 3Cottage flats are a style of housing common in Scotland, where there are single floor dwellings at ground level, and similar dwellings on the floor above.
Image 4Renaissance townhouses in Gdańsk, Poland
Image 5An A-Frame house in Duluth, Minnesota
Image 6The Cube houses in Rotterdam, viewed from Blaak metro station
Image 7The Josiah Day House in West Springfield, Massachusetts is an example of a Saltbox-style home
Image 8Aerial view of tract housing developments near Markham, Ontario
Image 9Seattle box is a regional style of residential architecture that was popular in Seattle, Washington and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900s.
Image 10A wood-frame American Foursquare house in Minnesota with dormer windows on each side and a large front porch
Image 11A ranch-style house in Salinas, California, U.S.

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Image 1Southern I-House style home (from List of house types)
Image 2Brick ranch-style house (from List of house types)
Image 3Vao tower house in Estonia, built in 15th century (from List of house types)
Image 4Mobile home (from List of house types)
Image 5A wooden house in Tartu, Estonia (from List of house types)
Image 6Post frame Barndominium with standing seam metal roof. Large garage on the front side and living space on the back end. (from List of house types)
Image 7Split-level house (from List of house types)
Image 8reconstructed Viking longhouse (from List of house types)
Image 9A-frame gable-style house, Portugal (from List of house types)
Image 10Multi-storied attached adobe houses at Taos Pueblo (from List of house types)
Image 11Travel trailer or camper (from List of house types)

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