The contemporary housing crisis is often framed as a shortage problem. Not enough homes, not enough speed, not enough efficiency. This framing …
The contemporary housing crisis is often framed as a shortage problem. Not enough homes, not enough speed, not enough efficiency. This framing …
What happens when rules designed to protect begin to exclude? This essay traces how safety regulation reshaped housing into a closed system, and why Gamified Cohousing emerged as a cautious attempt to reopen it.
Renovation is having its moment, but much of what is called “participation” today is merely a spectacle: decisions made elsewhere, with citizens invited to clap. This is spectator renovation—efficient on paper, brittle in practice. True participatory renovation goes beyond questionnaires and ribbon-cuttings; it impacts rights, budgets, and beneficiaries. Learn how we can make renovation a democratic process that empowers communities, fosters transparency, and gives those affected a voice in shaping their environments.
Welcome to the second edition of Re Renovate
Gamified Cohousing offers a new approach to heritage housing in Finland through light renovations, community input, and long-term affordability.
There are no widely available statistics or comprehensive data on the exact number of cohousing communities that have disappeared or dissolved over time. Cohousing communities can vary significantly in terms of size, location, and organization, making it challenging to compile comprehensive data on their longevity and dissolution. This would require primary research.
Talk at the National Museum of Architecture, Helsinki, Finland by Pedro Aibéo & Mark Linder (Architectural Democracy), 16.09.2023
Kanavansuu School in lappeenranta and Kannus Railway Station are now being transformed into Gamified Cohousings. What is this and what opportunities are there for the region?
I have been going to China for several years now to teach in Shanghai and Wuhan, usually around the work of Gamified Cohousing. But surprisingly, in 2019, the focus shifted to my work on "Architectural Democracy".
Cohousings serve as microcosms of society, where individuals navigate a complex interplay between the private spaces of their homes and the shared public areas within the community. This dichotomy between the private and public realms shapes social dynamics, governance structures, and individual experiences within these communities. What are the nuances of this dichotomy, its implications on community cohesion, governance, and residents' well-being?
