1. FINISH YOUR HOUSE
Windows – allow us to see in and out: What do you think others see in you?
Roof – is like the goal of a house; it helps us know what kind of house it is. What are your goals for this semester?
Chimney – allows smoke to escape out into the world: Your greatest contribution to the world will one day be …..
Foundation – the part that gives strength and support: Who are the persons that live with you or who supports you?
Walls – section off rooms and define different types of living spaces: What are the different parts of your life?
Front door – the heart of the home: How would you describe yourself?

2. Objective 1.01: Explain how homes meet individual and family needs throughout the life cycle.
Interior Design 1

3. Your First Apartment or House!!
Imagine you are moving into an apartment with other roommates
With a partner, create a list of needs and wants.

4. What influences our needs?

5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Abraham Maslow 1908-1970
Maslow based his theory on motivation
He believed all needs have a priority.
Needs of one level must be at least partially fulfilled before a person can realize higher needs
Example: basic needs must be
met before we are motivated to
move to the next level.

6. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Belongingness and Love Needs
Self-actualization
Esteem Needs
Belongingness and Love Needs
Safety Needs
Physical Needs

7. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The bottom of the pyramid includes all of the basic necessities to live.
Physical Needs basic life needs - air, food, water, shelter, clothing, warmth, sleep, etc.

8. How do homes help meet our physical needs?

9. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Includes safe relationships: feeling safe at home, school, work, and in the world.
Safety Needs
protection, security, order, law, limits, stability, etc
Physical Needs

10. How do homes help meet our safety needs?

11. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
We fill this need so that we do not feel lonely or alone.
Belongingness and Love Needs family, affection, relationships, work group, sense of community
Safety Needs
Physical Needs

12. How do homes help meet our need for belonging and love?

13. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Self-esteem= how you feel about yourself
Esteem = the respect others have for you
Esteem achievement, status, responsibility, reputation
Belongingness and Love
Safety
Physical Needs

14. How do homes help us develop esteem?

15. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Self-actualization personal growth and fulfillment
Your life’s calling – something you were born to do
Esteem
Belongingness and Love
Safety
Physical Needs

16. Can you think of people who fit into the self-actualization category?
According to Maslow, only a small percentage of the world’s population is truly, predominantly, self- actualizing. 
Can you think of people who fit into the self-actualization category?

17. How can homes help us self-actualize?

18. According to Maslow
The needs of one level must be at least partially fulfilled before a person can realize higher needs
Basic needs must be met before we are motivated to move to the next level.

19. Maslow’s Theory in Action

20. Meeting Housing Needs According to Maslow
Draw a personal version of Maslow’s theory. It can be a pyramid or another shape you choose
Label each of the 5 parts
Tell how each level of your needs are met through housing
Turn in
Complete “Identify the Need”.

21. How does housing meet our needs?
Physical Needs - Provides us shelter, keeps us safe, and gives us space for our possessions
Emotional Needs - Gives us a sense of belonging and provides privacy
Social Needs – provides space for various activities