The purpose of this study is to examine Poland's response to a severe housing shortage resulting from extensive damage during World War II. The State has assumed principal responsibility for satisfying the housing needs of its citizens, and a policy of maximum and minimum standards has been developed which dictates interior space utilization, finishing, and equipment. Various aspects of this policy are discussed, including limitations such as the inability of various spatial arrangements to correspond with user needs and lifestyles. Despite these limitations, however, Polish families manage to personalize their dwelling spaces and make their houses into homes.
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