Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities

di Charles Durrett (Autore)

Kathryn McCamant (Autore)

New Society Publishers, 2011

A man's home is his castle. But demographic and economic changes have turned our castles into islands. How can we regain the elements of the traditional village - family, co-operation, community and a sense of belonging - within the context of 21st century life? This is an in-depth exploration of a uniquely rewarding type of housing which is perfect for anyone who values their independence but longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that wrote the original 'co-housing bible' and first brought co-housing to North America, this fully-illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case studies of dozens of diverse communities in Europe and North America. Co-housing communities create unique opportunities for designing more sustainable lifestyles. Whether urban, suburban or rural; senior or intergenerational; retrofit or new, the authors show how the physical structures of co-housing communities lend themselves to a more efficient use of resources, and make everything from gardening to childcare to socialising easier. This book puts the 'neighbour' back into 'neighbourhood'; and, is an essential resource for anyone interested in more environmentally and socially sustainable living.

• Autore: Charles Durrett, Kathryn McCamant
• Editore: New Society Publishers
• Anno: 2011
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 336 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 191 mm
• Peso: 675 gr.
• EAN: 9780865716728

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