The introduction chapter builds context and describes concepts relating to housing. This consists of transformations of houses in Bangladesh, some terminologies relating to housing, describing the importance, characteristics, and components of housing, and adequate housing. This also explains whether housing is a commodity, or right? Moreover, the learning outcome of the chapter is the clarification of housing tenure.
Bangladesh is a South Asian developing country with a large population. More than 1.65 billion people live in the country, with a high density of 1,119 people per square kilometer (BBS, 2022). This high population needs a great number of housing units for shelter. Housing is not only a basic need; it is a human right. Housing accessibility can generate prosperity and social justice. From an early stage of civilization, people build shelters to protect themselves from the adverse nature of nature and rivals. Over the ages, housing requirements and structural styles have changed. Policies and strategies have evolved to accommodate the increasing population. To explain housing concepts, it is necessary to define housing.
Some terminologies relating to housing
Some housing-related terminologies are defined here.
Shelter:
A shelter provides temporary protection from bad weather or danger—examples: cave, treetop, igloo, house, and so on.
House or residence:
A house is a physical structure for human habitation. It is a physical unit in which humans live. It can be called ‘dwelling, though there is a clear difference. It needed many items for houses to become housing.
Dwelling
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Preliminary Housing Concepts: Perspectives on Bangladesh
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