CHANGES AND THE ROLE OF LIVING ROOM IN INDIVIDUAL HOUSE, CASE STUDY KOSOVO

Zana PRELVUKAJ

Abstract

The living room is one of the main housing units. The living room is considered as a common space for all the residents inside the living spaces. In Kosovo, the living room unit is considered the central part of the house which weaves the daily activities of residents such as family gatherings, watching television programs, reception of guests, games, etc. The research aims to study the role and evolution, from the “kulla” house to the application of the last buildings in Kosovo in the last years. The change of using living room, the way of life, the number of residents in the house as well as the mentality of the population. The research, it is notes the change of the surface of the unit, the function and utilization of the space, the connection with other functions of the house, the interior, the material used in interior design, and the lighting in the residential houses in Kosovo in 21th century.

Pages: 258 - 262