Nuevos modelos
![Social and economic viability of cohousing (I)](http://ecohousing.es/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/VIABILIDAD-SOCIAL-Y-ECONÓMICA-380x260.jpg)
Social and economic viability of cohousing (I)
Reflections on the place of the cohousing model in an individualistic society, from the social, economic and consumption aspects
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Collaborative form of life
A collaborative economy and form of life is possible. Sharing, exchanging, lending, giving, renting, buying... at a local and global scale
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What does a cohousing look like (I)
The type of building, common spaces and main free spaces must be decided at the beginning of a new construction cohousing project
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What is cohousing (I)
It is a type of joint community by its way of understanding life. Planned by its residents, it is formed by private homes and a major part of common services
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Assignment of use | Alternative access to housing
Assignment of use is an alternative to owning or renting property. It is one of the characteristic models of cohousing in Spain
![Cohousing project. Trabensol Centre inner and outer spaces](http://ecohousing.es/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PROCESOS_DISEÑO-ESPACIOS_01.jpg)
Cohousing project. Trabensol Centre inner and outer spaces
Easy communication of ideas among participants in a cohousing project is essential. Perspectives and scale models are some of the tools used
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TrabensoI Centre bioclimatic architecture (I)
Trabensol Centre for the Elderly is strict bioclimatic architecture, based on a profound study of climatic, geological, topographic and urban conditions
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Levels of communal living-privacy in Trabensol Centre
Trabensol Cooperative demanded a perfect balance between common and private. Equipo Bloque Arquitectos addressed this issue through levels of communal living-privacy
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Designing a cohousing form of life: from the initial plan to Trabensol Centre finished building
Trabensol Cooperative challenged Equipo Bloque Arquitectos: to transform cohousing form of life into an architecture project