Habitability
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For habitability of planets, see Planetary habitability. For habitability of sectors of planet systems, see Circumstellar habitable zone.
"Living conditions" redirects here. For the philosophical concept, see quality of life. For the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode, see Living Conditions.
Habitability is the adequacy of an environment for human living. Where housing is concerned, there are generally local ordinances which define habitability. If a residence complies with those laws, it is said to be habitable. In extreme environments, such as space exploration, habitability must take into account psychological and social stressors, due to the harsh nature of the environment.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (August 2019) |