1. Is there a social and symbolic center to the modern American home? Is it perhaps the kitchen, deck or patio, or the television set for some dwellings? Or is it the fireplace? Do memories of family life refer to certain dwelling places or spaces more than to others?
2. Do any modern Americans maintain a formal seldom used area of the dwelling as a counterpart to the old fashioned parlor?
3. Prepare an annotated display of photos (5-7) showing recent trends in home building and the materials motivated by a desire for energy efficiency plus a rustic "back to nature" appeal.