| A | B |
| Culture | Customs and beliefs of a group of people |
| factors that influence housing choices | Societal, cultural, technological, governmental, economic, environmental |
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| CPSC | Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| HUD | Housing and Urban Development |
| FHA | Federal Housing Administration |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| the largest population group | Aging Population |
| minimum standards for materials and construction methods | building codes |
| controls land usage | zoning regulations |