Essays about: "cohousing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the word cohousing.

  1. 1. THE NEW ERA OF HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY? LIFESTYLE, FREEDOM AND COMMUNITY; A social anthropological study about how living in a co-housing building can affect the elderly’s quality of life and freedom.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Teresita Stamm Alfredsson; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : Co-housing; Elderly; Quality of life;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the elderly’s choice to change their housing situation and their option to move to a co-housing building. Cohousing is a type of housing arrangement that promotes social contact and community between the neighbors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Applying sufficiency strategies in the housing sector in the Parisian Region

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Eugénie Prego Cauchet; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In France, the Parisian Region gathers more than 12 million residents, unevenly distributed. The Parisian urban area is the more densely populated territory of the country. Projects of residential and tertiary constructions around Paris remain numerous, especially in the context of the Grand Paris Project. READ MORE

  4. 3. Digital Infrastructures for Cohousing

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Eoghan O'Connor; [2023]
    Keywords : Cohousing; Participatory Design; Platform Design; Platform Studies; Infrastructure Studies;

    Abstract : This paper introduces the topic of Cohousing as a solution to the chronic housing crisis and examines how it can be supported by digital platforms, and what form they should take. The theoretical concept of platforms and infrastructure is examined in general and specifically for communities along with other co-operative practices. READ MORE

  5. 4. Towards Sustainable Lifestyles : An exploration of Cohousing in the North American context

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Jesus Diaz Moreno; [2022]
    Keywords : pro-environmental behaviour; cohousing; sustainable lifestyles;

    Abstract : Considering current urban challenges within the United States, the stewardship of massive, unsustainable living and consumption, collaborative cohousing communities appear to hold substantial potential as agents of change delivering sustainable-oriented lifestyles. This research examines the internal drives that intervene in adopting environmentally friendly habits and explores how they are facilitated inside this type of residence. READ MORE

  6. 5. Cohousing furniture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Ylva Granström; [2020]
    Keywords : Cohouse; flexible furniture; folding table; serving table; common activities; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A cohouse is a house with private apartments as well as shared areas and they can be organized in different ways. The purpose of the project was to learn more about cohousing. How the common rooms are used and what kind of furniture is preferred. READ MORE