ABSTRACT
Housing is part of the universal set of human environmental needs. Historically, cultures have developed unique ways of solving the shelter problem utilizing locally available materials and creating distinct cultural architectural styles. For demonstrating personal space, an ancient sociological concept, consult any of the numerous sources detailing cross-cultural comparisons of standing distance and touching rules. For a striking visual rendition of personal space, attach flexible strips of tubing or heavy cardboard to caps in an umbrella-like arrangement such that the circumference of the outer edge approximates the personal space radius for various cultures. Regarding housing combined with space, consult any of the numerous sources offering comparative data on average square area and costs for living worldwide. Switching from the micro to the macrosocial level, investigate the relative willingness of individuals to live outside the boundaries of their cultures by consulting recent maps detailing the relative cultural or ethnic segregation of US cities.
