bodyhouses
Bodyhouses is a term used in several disciplinary contexts to describe spaces or structures that contain the body or bodily processes, either literally as a dwelling for a person or metaphorically as the repository of identity, memory, or consciousness. It is not a standard term with a single definition, and its meaning varies by field.
In philosophy and cognitive science, the term is often used in a metaphorical sense to illustrate embodiment:
In architecture and design, bodyhouses appear in speculative or experimental discourse as ideas for personal shelters
In cultural and fictional contexts, bodyhouses frequently function as imaginative devices in science fiction or cyberpunk
Because bodyhouses are not widely standardized, references to the term typically require clarification about the intended