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Co-living is a place where culture meets talent, isolation is not an option and strangers become family. It challenges the traditional rental system to sharing the most intimate parts of life, food, space, and services. This study analyses co-living business models in Sweden with a focus on value creation, value configuration, value capture, market trends and regulations. The study utilises business model perspective as the theoretical and analytical framework and with the use of qualitative research as the main research design, the study conducts semi-structured interviews and webpage analysis for data collection that was analysed through thematic and cross -case analysis. The results collected from eight Swedish co-living companies indicate that co-living companies frame their value proposition according to the population segment they work with, and the company’s main target group shapes the business model of co-living companies. This study finds that the type of ownership model utilised, shapes and determines the co-living revenue stream and cost drivers. Also, empirical data shows that digitalizing management systems in co-living serves two primary purposes, one to enhance the safety and security in the house and two to enhance the level of efficient communication between tenant and landlord. However, the study finds that the degree of technology implementation varies between companies, mostly influenced by the target group chosen. The study highlights the most challenging regulations co-living companies are facing is navigating building specifications. Furthermore, the study makes recommendations on collaboration and dialogues with all involved parties to facilitate solutions on the how best co-living companies can navigate building specifications while learning and unlearning how they conduct their business.

Ensamhet är ett utbrett problem som blir alltmer aktuellt i stora delar av världen och är en fråga som även påverkar Sverige. Ensamhet och social isolering är faktorer som har en direkt koppling till en ökad mental ohälsa, depression och ångest i samhället och hushållen. Forskning understryker dessutom att en klar korrelation finns mellan ensamhet, ohälsa bland befolkningen och ensamboende. Samtidigt som det är en fråga som berör samtliga generationer i samhället, från barn till äldre, återfinns den största andelen drabbade bland personer som bor ensamma i ensamhushåll. Vi har sedan ursprungstider levt tillsammans med flera generationer under samma tak, detta är en bostadstypologi som idag blir allt vanligare i stora delar av världen där flertalet faktorer i samhället bidragit till denna utveckling. Detta examensarbete syftar till att presentera en gestaltning av ett flergenerationsboende beläget i Helsingborg, som syftar till att genom sin gestaltning främja samlevnad, social interaktion, kunskapsutbyte och närhet för att därmed motverka och minska ensamheten och isoleringen inom hushållen och samhället. Undersökningen inleds med litteraturstudier som står till grund för framtagandet av ett eget pattern language, med en samling av element och design principer som används i gestaltandet av flergenerationsbostäder och som vidare implementerats i olika utsträckning i mitt gestaltningsförslag. Därtill har jag kompletterat metoden med en skissprocess och personlig erfarenhet av bostadstypologin. Resultatet presenteras i form av ett gestaltningsförslag av ett flergenerationsboende där flera generationer kan bo och arbeta tillsammans i gemenskap och harmoni. En bostad som kännetecknas av flexibilitet, generalitet och anpassningsbarhet för att tillgodose alla generationers nuvarande och framtida behov. Rummen och utrymmena i bostaden är gestaltade för att främja samlevnad, social interaktion och närhet. Samtidigt som en balans i gestaltningen mellan samvaro och självständi, Loneliness is a widespread problem that is becoming increasingly relevant in large parts of the world and is an issue that also affects Sweden. Loneliness and social isolation are factors that have a direct link to increased mental illness, depression and anxiety in society and households. Research indicates a significant correlation between loneliness, public health concerns and single occupancy. Whereas it is an issue that concerns all generations in society, from children to the elderly, the greatest percentage of people affected are individuals living in one-person households. Since beginning of time, we have lived together with several generations under the same roof, this housing typology, multigenerational living, has become increasingly common in large parts of the world, where several factors in society have contributed to this development. This thesis aims to present a design for a multigenerational home located in Helsingborg, which aspires to promote co-living, social interaction, knowledge exchange and proximity through its design, thereby counteracting and reducing the loneliness and isolation within households and society. The investigation commences with literature studies forming the basis for the development of my own pattern language, with a collection of elements and design-principles that are used in the design of multigenerational residences, which have further been implemented to varying extents in my design proposal. Additionally, I have supplemented the method with a sketching process and personal experience of the housing typology. The result is presented in the form of a design proposal for a multigenerational home where several generations can live and work together in community and harmony. A residence characterized by flexibility, generality, and adaptability to meet the current and future needs of all generations. The rooms and spaces in the dwelling are designed to promote co-living, social interaction, and proximity. Simultaneously

Concrete panel system is a common way of developing housing. From the beginning of its history, it was a good solution for a pressing need for efficient, affordable, and mass-produced housing to accommodate the growing population and address the shortage of dwellings. However, some of them also faced typical problems of limited flexibility and a lack of architectural diversity and uniqueness within the housing development. Today’s more and more housing projects try to develop a diversified apartment types within, to meet different housing needs allowing for a more inclusive and accessible housing market. My project try to fulfill the need of diversified apartment type on a residential area and based on mature developed concrete panel construction systems that have many advantages, with co-living and private living mode coexisting. In order to make this project more practical, the idea is firstly try to systematically develop different apartments by repetitive units and prefabricated components, using as less as them, then try to applied this to a real site with practical limitations and real needs.

There is an inefficiency of waste management in co-living spaces for students, emphasizing the importance of proper waste sorting. A multifaceted research methodology was initiated with a literature review to understand existing waste management solutions and how they work as a system, followed by attribute studies pivotal for co-living spaces. A potential of product-service systems was explored to facilitate collaboration between students and housing companies. Interviews with students and contextual studies further enriched the understanding of waste management practices. These research methods guided the development of innovative waste management solutions tailored to theunique dynamics of co-living spaces. Stakeholders in this endeavor include students, housing companies, municipalities, and waste management organizations. Instilling correct waste sorting habits, saving costs through reduced fines, more efficient waste processing, and streamlining operations. Our design specifications prioritize user-friendliness, adhering to Nordic sign norms, and a positive user experience. The bins feature designated openings, color coding, visual labels, transparency, and sealable dispensing. Collaborative value is enhanced through interactive elements and aesthetic graphics. We introduce a novel solution: specialized sorting bins with integrated behavioral nudges. Our primary goal is to foster a sense of collective responsibility among residents and promote sustainable waste practices. The final design utilizes recyclable materials. Sustainability is further promoted by encouraging bag reuse. The practical application of sustainability is achieved through nudges and educational graphics on the bins, while social cohesion is fostered through interactive placards. In conclusion, our innovative bin solution offers an effective approach to sustainable waste management in co-living and future work may involve adapting the solution to diverse needs and evolving waste management c, Avfallshantering inom kollektiva (co-living) studentmiljöer saknar effektivisering och understryker vikten av korrekt avfallssortering. För att underlätta samarbetet mellan studenter och bostadsföretag undersöktes potentialen av ett produkt-tjänstesystem för utvecklingen av innovativa avfallshanteringslösningar; detta specifikt för den unika dynamiken i kollektiva utrymmen. Denna potential inkluderar intressenter som studenter, bostadsföretag, kommuner och avfallshanteringsorganisationer som kan leda till förbättringar i korrekta avfallssorteringsvanor, och dessutom spara kostnader genom minskade böter, effektivare avfallshantering och effektivisering av verksamheter. Metoderna som utfördes inkluderade en forskning med hjälp av litteratur, intervjuer och kontextuella studier med studenterna i centrum för att förstå de befintliga avfallshanteringslösningarna, de underliggande systemen, en ökad förståelsen av avfallshanteringsmetoder och relevanta egenskaper. Resultatet blev introduktionen av en lösning i form av specialiserade sorteringskärl som utnyttjar sig av puffning (nudging) för att utöka en känsla av kollektivt ansvar bland invånarna samt utförandet av hållbara avfallsmetoder. Vår designspecifikation prioriterar användarvänlighet, en bättre användarupplevelse och efterliknar de nordiska skyltnormerna. Detta uppnås med variation i former efter typer av förpackning, färgkoder, visuella beteckningar, transparens och förslutningsbar dispensering. För att förstärka samarbetsvärdet användes interaktiva element och estetisk grafik. Kärlen är konstruerade av återvinningsbara material och uppmuntrar därefter återanvändning av säckar tillsammans med kärlen. Den praktiska tillämpningen av hållbarhet uppnås genom puffar och grafiska illustrationer på kärlen, medan social sammanhållning främjas genom interaktiva skyltar. Sammanfattningsvis erbjuder vår innovation en lösning för källsortering på ett effektivt tillvägagångssätt för hållbar avfallshantering i kollektiva utrym

A sustainable student housing project in Varvsstaden, Malmö, Sweden, that promotes a circular way of living. By upcycling materials from the former shipyard, the project creates new housing, public spaces and utilizing existing resources. Efficient use of built surfaces, support for community needs, and accessible housing options are key aspects of Varvet. The project also aims to contribute to cultural sustainability by encouraging social interactions among residents. Varvet recognizes the importance of community living as an affordable and accessible option for promoting sustainability. By sharing resources, and facilitating new social interactions, co-living can contribute to a safer and more culturally sustainable society. The project offers not only a home for 90 students but also diverse experiences and activities, such as purchasing locally grown food, sport activities and enjoying live music. Sustainable development requires considering both environmental and social aspects. Varvet - Circular Co-Living embodies this approach, advocating for more sustainable living practices that prioritize the needs of both present and future generations.

In modern society, loneliness is often talked about as an undesirable thing and something that should be eliminated, which makes it obvious that many people are suffering from it. Considering that the physical spaces we inhabit significantly shape our social interactions and relationships, this project aims to highlight the importance of spatial design in fostering connections with others beyond oneself. Specifically, the gaze is directed toward co-living. Slakthusområdet is a slaughter industrial area that is going to be developed from an industrial area into an urban district with lots of housing. On the site, I have examined how spatial design can create a lifestyle on our own initiative and feel a sense of belonging in a new environment. Through personal observations, this project explores a way of life that accepts loneliness and seeks to live with it. In this project, I call this way of living “Being alone together”. By using physical models as the primary medium, I proposed a housing complex that offers diverse forms of living spaces to accommodate all residents. This new approach to communal living holds the potential to unlock new possibilities of life, particularly for urban dwellers. Furthermore, it offers a fresh and unique solution in response to the housing challenges faced in Stockholm.

Decades of globalisation and urbanisation are posing intersecting social, economic, and environmental pressures on urban housing markets, that are pushing conventional housing provision to its limits. Accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, alternative approaches to housing are coming to the fore. Co-housing, a concept combining private individual living spaces, with shared spaces and facilities is (re)-emerging as one alternative, vaunted to have a positive impact on residents' well-being, and promotes sustainable living and housing affordability. To exploit the sustainable potential of co-housing, remaining planning challenges need to be identified and dismantled. In this regard, this study aims to explore the potential and challenges of alternative forms of housing for sustainable housing provision and to analyse the role of municipalities in steering and supporting the development of co-housing. Methodologically, this aim is approached by a systematic literature review and a case study comparing two co-housing projects in Sweden and Germany, using Rose’s (1991) lesson-drawing concept. The findings revealed that neoliberal planning frameworks geared towards conventional housing provision that restrict the development of housing alternatives. Overcoming these constraints is highly dependent on municipal support institutions for co-housing development. In both co-housing projects, the integration of professional developers has provided valuable advantages in breaking down financial barriers and social inequalities, which were identified as the main challenges. However, to promote the sustainable development of co-housing and to break down the conventional political structures for this purpose, municipalities must recognise the potential of co-housing holistically and support and steer it through transparent policies and instruments.

Under de senaste fem åren har olika ekonomiska faktorer som påverkar bostadssituationen i Sverige ökat avsevärt, med skyhöga elpriser, bostadräntor och en hög inflation bl.a. Läget har gjort det omöjligt för främst unga, äldre eller människor i utanförskap att införskaffa en egen bostad. Samtidigt är landet ett av de länder som har flest ensamboenden i sina städer, vilket är en stor orsak till psykisk ohälsa och känsla av utanförskap. För att möta dessa utmaningar har vissa valt att ingå i kollektiva boendeformer, en boendeform som fått ett stort uppsving de senaste åren i landet. Det kollektiva boendet har en rik historia i Sverige och sågs först under det tidiga 1900-talets städer. Den kraftiga urbaniseringen medförde kraftigt överbefolkade städer med en stor bostadsbrist och usla levnadsförhållanden till följd av trångboddhet o.s.v. För att svara an på detta uppstod idén om att dela bostad och andra resurser som annars ägdes individuellt. De kollektivboenden som utvecklas idag har tagits fram genom att studera misstag och framgångar i tidigare projekt. Boendeformen har börjat satsas på mer och mer och börjar dyka upp i olika städer runtom i landet. I mitt projektarbete har jag utforskat de rumsliga och estetiska aspekterna kring utformningen av ett kollektivboende, med fokus på skapandet av platser för olika behov i samspel med ett förhållningssätt till terrängen på platsen. Det är ett undersökande kring hur ett kollektivboende på denna specifika plats kan genom sin rumsliga organisering skapa ett boende som erbjuder ett flexibelt och lekfullt levnadssätt. Tomten, belägen i det lilla bostadsområdet Sundvik utanför byn Glumslöv, har en brant sluttande terräng som vetter mot havet i väster och erbjuder en slående panoramautsikt över sundet. Kuststräckan här karaktäriseras av ett vackert, böljande landskap som genom sina kullar dalar ner från den högre platån ner till havet. Det är ett landskap med höga naturvärden som enligt mig bör behandlas med varsamhet i samban, Over the past five years, various economic factors affecting the housing situation in Sweden have significantly increased, including skyrocketing electricity prices, housing interest rates, and high inflation, among others. This situation has made it impossible for primarily young people, the elderly, or individuals facing social exclusion to acquire their own homes. At the same time, the country has one of the highest rates of single-person households in its cities, which is a major cause of mental health issues and a sense of social exclusion. To address these challenges, some have chosen to participate in collective housing arrangements, a housing form that has gained significant popularity in recent years in the country. Collective housing has a rich history in Sweden and was first seen in the early 1900s in cities. The rapid urbanization led to heavily overcrowded cities with a severe housing shortage and poor living conditions due to overcrowding, among other factors. In response to this, the idea of sharing housing and other resources that were otherwise individually owned emerged. The collective housing developments we see today have been developed by studying the mistakes and successes of previous projects. This housing form is being increasingly invested in and is starting to appear in various cities throughout the country. In my project work, I have explored the spatial and aesthetic aspects of the design of a collective housing, with a focus on creating spaces for different needs in harmony with the site's terrain. It is an exploration of how a collective housing in this specific location can, through its spatial organization, provide a flexible and playful way of living. The plot, located in the small residential area of Sundvik outside the village of Glumslöv, has a steeply sloping terrain facing the sea to the west, offering a stunning panoramic view of the strait. The coastline here is characterized by a beautiful, rolling landscape with hills descen

I det här avsnittet är dagens värd Ek Dr Malin Sundström som forskar om detaljhandel och marknadsföring. Avsnittets gäst är Petra Ohldin Lampinen som är näringspolitiskt ansvarig på Fastighetsägarna GFR AB. Petra går ut hårt genom att direkt slå hål på den stereotypa myten att fastighetsbranschen leds av män. Hon berättar att det är en av de roligaste branscherna man kan arbeta i eftersom det handlar om människor. Petra menar också att fastighetsbranschen tar ett stort ansvar för att bidra till levande stadskärnor genom att skapa olika typer av mötesplatser. Men hon betonar också att det är ett samspel mellan många aktörer. Lyssna särskilt på Petra när hon säger ”det går faktiskt att bygga bort ensamhet”. Vi introduceras bland annat för begreppet ”co-living”, en affärsmodell som fastighetsägarna utvecklat.De stora regionala utmaningarna vad gäller stads- och platsutveckling kopplat till fastighetsbranschen, är till exempel utmaningarna kring utanförskap, energiomställning, trygghet och platsattraktion.Är du företagare eller arbetar i näringslivet och vill dela med dig av dina erfarenheter och utmaningar i programserien? Kontakta oss på: malin.sundstrom@hv.se

This paper fills in the research gap about understanding to what extent does commercial co-living match user preferences of young adults in The Netherlands. The existing literature primarily focuses on analysing user choices, while this study examines the revealed preferences of young adults specifically regarding co-living arrangements. By conducting a discrete choice experiment and traditional comparison, this investigation shows which commercial co-living attributes are preferred by young adults in The Netherlands and assesses the overlap between the user demand and built supply. These findings can be widely used by governmental bodies or other public entities and private sector stakeholders such as real estate developers to study the commercial co-living market and understand how to improve housing situations by understanding people's preferences., Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Management in the Built Environment

El trabajo final de grado trata sobre el estudio y evolución de las cooperativas de vivienda en cesión de uso que existen actualmente en Catalunya y la investigación práctica de un caso que se encuentra en fase de convivencia ya. La finalidad de la tesis es evaluar si las ideas, convivencia, espacios, política, etc. de la cooperativa funcionan a día de hoy como pensaban que sería al comienzo del proyecto y si han tenido que realizar cambios significativos dentro de parámetros.

The number of solo-dwellers is a rising trend in the Netherlands. While living alone is not a new phenomenon, the proportions of solo-dwellers have made this a significant demographic group. According to ABF Research, the total number of households in the Netherlands in 2020 is 8,02 million with 3,11 million solo-dwellers. In 2050 the total number of households is expected to grow to 9,2 million with 4,09 million solo-dwellers. Thus, the solo-dweller household is the household type with the most expected growth compared to the other household types (ABF Research, 2020). More people choose to live on their own as a lifestyle choice or as a consequence of social and economic circumstances. Also, the number of people who express feeling lonely is increasing in the Netherlands. Within the solo-dweller household type, 48% of the people express to feel either somewhat or very lonely. Of the solo-dwellers who express feeling lonely, 14,8% are emotionally lonely and 16,3% are socially lonely (CBS, 2019). There are different reasons for being lonely, therefore, finding the solution to combat loneliness can be difficult. In the context of this research, this paper aims to focus on the loneliness that is caused by social isolation. Social isolation can be very harmful to physical and mental health, according to Holt-Lunstad (2015). This is why human societies have organized themselves around the notion of living with others and not alone (Klinenberg, 2012). Be that as it may, modern society is changing according to Sennett (2018) as strangers keep more to themselves and do not interact with other strangers as much compared to the years before. If in today’s age, as a solo-dweller, you do not interact in public and also not in your home, it is not surprising to see that the number of people who express to feel lonely at times increases. This is because not interacting with people in public and in private is a form of social isolation which can cause loneliness. As peo, Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Global Housing

Co-Dwell is a project that emphasizes the co-living and co-working model as means for social cohabitation between Dutch starters and newcomers in Rotterdam as a multicultural city. It concentrates on smoothening the integration process of newcomers through involvement with the local community. The intention is to create an environment where people can benefit from each other’s knowledge and cultural experiences. A cooperative housing model will bring this idea to the reality with a subsidy from Rotterdam municipality. The two actors would supply the target group by affordable collective dwellings and collective work possibilities to give them a good start., Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Advanced Housing Design

Honorable mention, degree project in architecture 2022 Beginning with the adjustment of a single room and culminating through an addition to the dwelling itself, this thesis describes the incremental development of a residential point-block in Hökarängen, a southern suburb of Stockholm. With a careful approach to alteration and addition, the project aims to build on the richness and social ambition of the neighbourhood’s original 1944 urban plan. Striving to reinstate as well as update those ideals of democracy, community and diversity by working in a way that sits outside the current ‘marketized’ mode of production of our cities. Striving towards a kind of symbiosis, the proposed ‘extension’ to the tower is an exploration in both typology at the building scale as well as living conditions at the scale of the apartment.

Thesis Question: Housing, a human right according to FN is getting more expensive and not necessarily more affordable. Young people and new families have a hard time getting a place to call home. What if through co-living geared specifically towards this group we could drastically increase the amount of high quality but low-cost housing available to this group? So in this project I am going to try and design a co-living building with focus on social space versus private space in a shared living situation for young people. The chosen site is Jordbro in Haninge municipality with 11000 residents. The resulting building design proposes a somewhat more generous coliving solution where everyone’s private space is designed to allow for extra privacy while at the same time giving residents the option to interact more with others throught the diverse shared spaces that at times break floor boundaries (Double height room and atriums). The site choice also offers residents access to nature and the program on the entry floor intends to give back to the surrounding residential buildings in terms of rentable space for parties on weekends and live music during the week days or weekends when it isn’t booked for parties, workshops etc.

Architecture is not like other artforms. All art, from cave paintings to modern dance, can be described as interpretations of human culture. Paint-ings and sculptures are attempts to freeze moments in time, and songs and poems are essentially a form of communication. Architecture, on the other hand, is the true physical manifestation of culture; it is the structure of our daily lives, the environment in which we live. In short: Architecture is the habitat of man. The Harmonic House is a small-scale collective villa based on human nature. I am investigating what living conditions can be if you design architecture from the psychological needs and wants of humans instead of strict functional needs of modern society. The project is based on a manifesto stating five points of good human living conditions. How would we live if we focused on inner development instead of economic prosperity?

El projecte està situat a la ciutat de Barcelona, ​​concretament al bari de la Marina del Prat Vermell, pertanyent al districte Sants-Montjuic. Actualment, l'àrea està patint un procés de transformació després de la modificació del Pla General Metropolità del 2006 que defineix 14 sectors. El treball planteja l'ordenació detallada del sector 12, així com el desenvolupament d'un projecte amb programa compost a la cantonada sud-est del mateix. El projecte cerca en tot moment la creació d'espais orientats a la comunitat, que serveixin com a plataforma de relació i fomentin la interacció. Tot plegat deriva en el desenvolupament d'un programa amb diversos usos. D'una banda, es proposa la construcció de 61 habitatges protegits, que garanteixin l'accés a aquesta a sectors de població amb menor capacitat econòmica i regulin els preus del mercat. Paral·lelament, es preveu la construcció d'un espai de col·living, amb 44 unitats habitacionals i zones d'ús comú. Aquesta tipologia, amb un caràcter molt més temporal, atraurà un tipus d'usuari que busqui aquesta vivència de col·lectivitat que persegueix el projecte. A la planta baixa està prevista la creació d'un espai de treball col·lectiu o co-working, que de servei no només als usuaris del co-living, sinó a tot el barri, a més de l'obertura d'un petit centre de barri, amb aules que permetin el desenvolupament de tota mena d'activitats col·lectives i fomentin la trobada i el tracte interpersonal. Finalment, una petita plaça central permet relacionar els diferents usos al pla públic, connectant els espais del projecte entre si i amb l'espai públic., El proyecto está situado en la ciudad de Barcelona, concretamente en el bario de La Marina del Prat Vermell, perteneciente al distrito Sants-Montjuic. En la actualidad, el área está sufriendo un proceso de transformación tras la modificación del Plan General Metropolitano de 2006 que define 14 sectores. El trabajo plantea la ordenación pormenorizada del sector 12, así como el desarrollo de un proyecto con programa compuesto en la esquina sureste del mismo. El proyecto busca en todo momento la creación de espacios orientados a la comunidad, que sirvan como plataforma de relación y fomenten la interacción.Todo ello deriva en el desarrollo de un programa con varios usos. Por un lado se propone la construcción de 61 viviendas protegidas, que garanticen el acceso a la misma a sectores de población con menor capacidad económica y regulen los precios del mercado. Paralelamente, se prevé la construcción de un espacio de co-living, con 44 unidades habitacionales y zonas de uso común. Esta tipología, con un carácter mucho más temporal, atraerá a un tipo de usuario que busque esa vivencia de colectividad que persigue el proyecto. En planta baja está prevista la creación de un espacio de trabajo colectivo o co-working, que de servicio no sólo a los usuarios del co-living, si no a todo el barrio, además de la apertura de un pequeño centro de barrio, con aulas que permitan el desarrollo de todo tipo de actividades colectivas y fomenten el encuentro y el trato interpersonal. Finalmente, una pequeña plaza central permite relacionar los distintos usos en el plano público, conectando los espacios del proyecto entre sí y con el espacio público., The project is located in the city of Barcelona, specifically in the neighbourhood of La Marina del Prat Vermell, belonging to the Sants-Montjuic district. The area is currently undergoing a process of transformation following the modification of the 2006 General Metropolitan Plan, which defines 14 sectors. The work proposes the detailed planning of sector 12, as well as the development of a project with a mixed-use programme in the south-east corner of the sector. The project seeks at all times to create community-oriented spaces that serve as a platform for relationships and encourage interaction, resulting in the development of a programme with various uses. On the one hand, the construction of 61 subsidized housing units is proposed, which will guarantee access to housing for sectors of the population with less economic capacity and regulate market prices. At the same time, the construction of a co-living space is foreseen, with 44 housing units and common-use areas. This typology, with a much more temporary character, will attract a type of user who is looking for the collective experience that the project seeks. On the ground level, a co-working space will be created to serve not only the users of the co-living area, but also the whole neighbourhood, as well as a small community centre with rooms that will allow all kinds of collective activities to be carried out and encourage meetings and interpersonal interaction. Finally, a small central square links the different uses on the public plane, connecting the project spaces with each other and with the public space. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

El "co-living" és un sistema nou d'habitatges amb més zones compartides i a diferents nivells de privadesa i es tracta d'un sistema modern no gaire comú. Per aquest motiu és necessari també dissenyar una instal·lació elèctrica especialitzada per aquest tipus de sistema. Aquest projecte es basa a dissenyar la instal·lació elèctrica en el supòsit de què es rehabilités la Colònia Vidal com a un espai de "co-living", creant un total de 20 habitatges amb zones comunes, on es troben un total de 8 cuines, menjadors i porxos, 4 "living rooms" i jardins i un pati. També existeix una instal·lació fotovoltaica per abastir la Colònia. Com que no existeix cap normativa que regula aquest tipus d'instal·lació, s'ha hagut d'utilitzar el reglament convencional i modificar certes parts per emmotllar-lo amb les necessitats requerides, per exemple els habitatges no tenen cuines ni tampoc menjador fent que la potència dels habitatges sigui menor que la mínima requerida pel reglament i distribuint aquesta potència a la part comuna. El disseny d'instal·lació elèctrica explicat en aquest projecte és específic per a l'espai de la Colònia Vidal. Tanmateix, aquest disseny es podria fer servir de base per a futurs projectes de "co-livings" en espais semblants al proposat en aquest projecte.

This Master‘s thesis is not about ocean acidification or the sixth species extinction. I want to address the loss of soils, extensive agriculture and inequalities in society. My thesis is not just about listing and analyzing problems; it is about finding a solution through a concrete project. In a time of increasing urbanization and suburbanization, it is important to find alternatives in small villages. Many rural communities in Austria are affected by migration. This thesis first shows the reasons and the history why this village was chosen. It then addresses the question of the sustainability of current trends and their effects. After the analysis of the region and the village, successful example projects are shown. The strategy aims to show ways to make a sustainable life and work on the concrete example Oberaschbach attractive.

La topografia n’és un punt important al meu projecte, ja que es situa a la serralada de Collserola. L’emplaçament conté la Masia Can Papanats, que és l’epicentre de la zona tot i que ha perdut molta visibilitat. La meva proposta torna a donar valor a la zona i a la masia a través d’una nova plaça i i un equipament de co-living per a la gent gran. Al projecte apareixen tres blocs de habitatges on dos d’ells es connecten en planta baixa donant serveis comunitaris. Els seus accessos queden vinculats a la plaça central, d’aquesta mateixa manera, a la masia, creant així una connexió d’espai públic per fomentar la relació entre els usuaris., La topografía es un punto importante en mi proyecto, ya que se sitúa en la cordillera de Collserola. El emplazamiento contiene la Masía Can Papanats, que es el epicentro de la zona aunque ha perdido mucha visibilidad. En mi propuesta se vuelve a dar valor en la zona y en la masía a través de una nueva plaza y un equipamiento de co-living para la gente mayor. En el proyecto aparecen tres bloques de viviendas donde dos de ellos se conectan en planta baja dando servicios comunitarios. Sus accesos quedan vinculados a la plaza central, de esta misma forma, a la masía, creando así una conexión de espacio público para fomentar la relación entre los usuarios., The topography is an important point in my project, since it is located in the Collserola mountain range. The site contains the Masía Can Papanats, which is the epicenter of the area although it has lost a lot of visibility. My proposal returns to give value to the area and the farmhouse through a new square and a co-living facility for the elderly. In the project there are three blocks of houses where two of them are connected on the ground floor providing community services. Its accesses are linked to the central square, in the same way, to the farmhouse, thus creating a connection of public space to promote the relationship between users.

The protagonist of this work is the rightless, displaced person - a population of individuals in transition, hidden like a shadow in the contemporary city. Departing from the active oppression of this considerable group from the fabric of the city and the ways in which architecture contributes to enclosing or dividing populations, this work proposes a reconsideration of the role of the architect in civil society. After all, what is the current role of the architect when we talk about the socio-political tensions in the context of a marginalised existence in the contemporary city? The work proposes critical, nonmodernist and empathetic ways of thinking about the communication between the individuals at stake and their spaces of transition. The design suggests how a situated, highly visible and appropriable building in the city of Amsterdam could contribute to give meaning to the ongoing debate on Dutch immigration policy and the position of a marginalised population in society., Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Explorelab

The outcome of constantly striving for economic growth and making a profit has led to a city in which every building is seen as a product. Power, ownership, and mass tourism are taking over the city, exacerbating the housing shortage and making the housing prices rise to an unprecedented height. As a result, inhabitants are being pushed out of the city, while the discussion of housing as a human right is being ignored and wellbeing and equality are undermined. Alongside this housing crisis, tourism has developed into an economy with negative impacts on the city. Being a product for the almost 17 million visitors has been very overwhelming for the only 830.000 inhabitants of Amsterdam, which becomes visible through anti-hotel protests. This raises the question of the right to the city. The main objective of this project is to design a hotel that does not see tourism as a thread for the locals, but instead, as a resource. Considering different ways in which tourism can still take place in harmony with the wellbeing of Amsterdam’s inhabitants, I started to think of an architectural model in which tourists and residents live in the same building, benefitting from each other. The idea is a model where residents have a guest room in their home. The money that the guest room generates enables them to live in the city. The City Hotel will consist of multiple of these units, all housing a guest room. Together, they will form a collective house, sharing multiple facilities like gardens, a big kitchen, a dining room, working spaces and a laundry space. Thereby shifting the almost parasitic relationship between tourists and residents into a symbiotic one.

Transform is the keyword for the situation we are in. The climate is changing and we do to. Our needs change every day, and we like the change. We like the transformation, because that is life. We search for goals. Goals that help us to become something we always wanted to be. This year was all about learning and evolving and I enjoyed every minute of it. Even the lows with all that happened in the world and around us I tried to make the most of this year. I found my self as a student that is slowly transforming in something that looks like an architect. I learned to trust myself and my decisions and followed my fascinations. This book became a journal, a collection of my memories, thoughts and designs. It has been a journey. And you will see that though out this booklet. In addition to this booklet I have written a story that explains the coversation between me and the project. The project ‘The Spring’ is not only a search to master the science and art of making space, but also to search for the poetics of space. Architecture is more than making room for people, it forms people and how they live. With this project i tried to study the changes we can make to solve the problems of to day and the future., The spring, Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Urbanism