The family that lives in a home looks different in every household. Homes host families of multiple generations, newlyweds, young families, roommates and friends, and individuals. For every kind of family, there are different needs, different desires, and different priorities. Consequently, the way that the home is used will look different for practically every family unit.

These differences are exemplified by the diversity of cultures of potential residents, whether the family lives in a rural or urban area, and how the family interacts with their surrounding community. A typical home in the USA, specifically Texas, will look different, be used differently, and likely be inhabited by a different group of people than a home in India. Homes in India accommodate 4.3-4.8 people on average in 60-65 square feet per person (Thakur, 2008); and most often include multiple generations. In comparison, Texas households have 2.84 people on average (Statista, 2019) and the Texas Administrative Code requires at least 80 square feet for single occupancy bedrooms alone. That's a difference of approximately 6 people for every square foot of living space. The amount of space 'necessary' is just one example of how these two homes would be used radically differently. 

Kauri Foundation thinks that there is something incredibly beautiful about this uniqueness. The fact that no home will be lived in and loved in quite the same way is a testament to the necessity of a home being customizable. With this in mind, Kauri Foundation's homes were designed with the intention that they will be customized to meet the unique needs and standards of every culture and every family.  Join Kauri Foundation in being the unparalleled housing solution for every household.

References

Average Size of U.S. households, by State 2019. Statista Research Department. (2019). Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/242265/average-size-of-us-households-by-state/ 

Thakur, A. (2008). 33% of Indians live in less space than US prisoners: India News - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/33-of-Indians-live-in-less-space-than-US-prisoners/articleshow/3753189.cms 

Architectural Space Planning. Texas Administrative Code. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=26&pt=1&ch=551&rl=68#:~:text=ceiling%20with%20doors.-,(Partial%20partitions%20or%20furnishings%20are%20not%20a%20substitute.),per%20resident%20for%20multiple%20occupancy.