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Bungalows in the countryside
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Bungalows became very popular in rural areas in the 1970s and 1980s because they were a lot more affordable to build than a two-storey house. It was also easier to get planning permission from the council to build a bungalow.
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Modern housing estates
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When did the first farmers settle in Ireland? Why did many cottages have only two windows? Name three different types of homes that had a thatched roof. What does the term ‘Georgian era’ mean? Who were housing estates built for in Donnycarney and Crumlin in the 1930s? Why did the population of cities increase during the Industrial Revolution? Why, do you think, did the families from tenements miss living in the city centre after they moved to the suburbs?
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Ireland experienced a building boom from 1994 to 2007. Many housing estates were built in the suburbs, containing semi-detached or detached houses, and apartments. A newly built home has to meet energy-efficiency standards. This means that a minimal amount of energy is required to heat it, making it better for the environment.
1 Sort the homes from the lesson into those in rural areas and those in urban areas. 2 Think, pair, share: Study the homes in your locality. Are any of the homes in your locality similar to the homes discussed in the lesson? 3 Group work: Compare housing estates built in the 1930s in Dublin’s suburbs with those built since 1994. How has the style of homes changed? Draw a poster highlighting the features that have changed.
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