ABSTRACT
A home suitable for living in Norway would not serve its purpose well in Egypt; a community house from Fiji would look strange in Turkey. Different house designs provide shelter from different climates; their occupants may have rather divergent opinions about comfort and privacy. Most homes serve as a safe haven for children and their mothers. This requires the design of the interior to be child-friendly, mostly in terms of safety for young children. Many design concepts follow the idea of a "work triangle." A rimless walk-in design usually takes more floor space but is the best solution for a wheelchair user. Throughout the world, different customs and installations prevail for the designs used for the elimination of alimentary wastes while keeping the body clean. Numerous publications provide advice on how to design homes that suit pregnant women and children and accommodate disabled and older persons.
