Abstract
Abstract During this century, there have been significant changes in household demography, domesticity and dwelling designs. Moreover, the systems of values attributed to the home, the family and marriage have become more diverse. This article identifies the interrelations between a wide range of factors that contribute to transformations in house planning, household demography and home life. These factors are discussed and illustrated by referring to a case study of Geneva that adopted a historical perspective. This approach shows that there is a growing discordance between housing policies and architectural practice on the one hand and socio‐demographic and socio‐psychological trends on the other hand. In sum, it is instructive to adopt a historical and a contextual approach if alternative strategies to correct the current situation are to be formulated and applied successfully.
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