An article that sheds light on the growing popularity of eco villages in western Australia with an objective to encourage community living, affordability, and a better quality of life
Eco villages and Cohousing have been on the rise in the past few years in the UK, this article presents the experiences of residents in eco villages and their consciuos efforts to minimize carbon footprint through coliving
In recent days, the concepts of cohousing/coliving have been developed into business models. Though in their nascent stage, these startups provide for relatively affordable and socially enriching living spaces, especially targetting people between age group 20-35
An article that focuses on the changing demographic and social patterns in the United States and the role of cohousing to fill in the gaps left by the traditional housing sector caused due these changing patterns
This article by the Guardian speaks of the various factors and influences that could help Cohousing to be a viable business model for developers as well as an affordable means of housing for the middle income group
This article by Lisa Smith, originally published on Investopedia, provides an introduction to cooperative housing as a unique, alternative ownership set up from an investment point of view.
A report from Paralles about an award winning and innovative cohousing initiative- Barrio Orba undertaken by local architects in Valencia, Spain
In this report Archdaily describes the Nanterre Cohousing developed by MaO architectes + Tectône. This project is a good representation of resident participation, urban integration and sustanabilty in a cohousing model.
This article by Canadian Architect magazine gives its take on the emerging cohousing trends and projects in Canada.
This article from Architecture Now focuses on current housing trends in New Zealand. It proposes cohousing as an alternative means to the developer led housing sector and highlights the required framework inorder to encourage development of cohousing in the country.