Designing the Home - Junior Cycle Home Economics

Welcome to this week's session on the topic of designing the home, featuring exam insights from Amy Cohn. This lecture covers essential aspects of home design and relevant exam questions.

Overview

• Channel Information: Active across social media (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube).
• Session Structure:
  • Designing the Home Part 1
  • Designing the Home Part 2
  • Exam Questions

Part 1: Designing the Home

Learning Intentions

• Distinguish between home and shelter
• Discuss shelter as a basic need
• Identify how a home meets basic needs
• Different types of housing and shelter
• Choosing a home
• Define design
• Characteristics and features of good design

Key Concepts

• Home vs Shelter: Homes include people and their possessions, offering comfort and security, while shelters primarily provide protection from elements.
• Functions of a Home:
  • Physical: Warmth, safety, shelter
  • Emotional: Personal belongings, comfort
  • Educational: Study space, technology
  • Social: Space for interactions with others

Types of Housing

• Apartments/Flats: Large building with multiple floors.
• Studio: Small, single-room flat.
• Penthouse: Luxurious top-floor apartment.
• Terrace House: Houses joined on two sides.
• Semi-detached: House joined to one other.
• Detached: Standalone house.
• Cottage: Small house in the countryside.
• Bungalow: Single-story house.
• Palace: Large, luxurious residence.

Choosing a Home

• Factors to Consider:
  • Cost, location, availability
  • Future needs, style preferences
  • Energy efficiency (BER ratings)
  • Special needs accommodations

Housing Crisis in Ireland

• Lack of housing, homelessness, poverty, rising rents
• Impact of natural disasters, addiction, housing costs

Community and Amenities

• Community: People living in a locality.
• Services:
  • Statutory (e.g., education, healthcare)
  • Voluntary (e.g., clubs, charities)
• Amenities: Facilities for leisure (e.g., parks, pools)

Part 2: Designing the Home

Learning Intentions

• Explain principles of design
• Plan a room
• Floor plans and kitchen design

Principles of Design

• Balance: Harmonious integration of design elements.
• Proportion: Relative size of objects in a space.
• Emphasis: Drawing attention to certain features.
• Rhythm: Repetition of elements to create movement.
• Symmetry: Balanced arrangement of design elements.
• Repetition: Use of similar elements to create consistency.

Features of Design

• Color: Affects mood and atmosphere.
• Texture: Tactile quality of surfaces.
• Line and Shape: Create visual effects and illusions.
• Pattern: Adds variety and interest.

Planning a Room

• Considerations:
  • Size, shape, function
  • Position of doors/windows
  • Aspect (direction of light)
  • Storage and traffic flow
  • Safety and comfort

Kitchen Design

• Work Sequence and Triangle: Efficient arrangement for food storage, preparation, and cooking.
• Functionality: Ergonomics and accessibility.

Exam Preparation

• Emphasize key features of design, balance, and room planning.
• Use of examples in exam responses.
• Refer to exam revision resources for further learning.

Additional Resources

• Exam revision website with structured learning materials.
• Follow on social media for updates and additional content.

These notes provide a comprehensive overview of the key topics discussed in the lecture, essential for understanding home design within the context of Junior Cycle Home Economics. Use these notes as a reference for studying and exam preparation.