The Architecture of Housing Co-ops

In the Netherlands, the housing co-op is on the rise! With its hallmark communal ownership favouring collective construction, this type of housing tenure is seen as a possible solution for the current housing crisis.

To stimulate interest in cooperative living, positive examples are essential. The Architecture of Housing Co-ops highlights successful examples from Germany, where co-ops have a long tradition, alongside more recent Dutch projects. The book demonstrates how housing cooperatives are established, managed, and experienced over the years by residents in both countries.

The Architecture of Housing Co-ops features 10 German and 5 Dutch examples, covering the entire process: from project organization to architecture, from legal entities to financing models, and from completion to resident experiences. The book showcases recent developments through detailed analyses, project documentations, floor plans, and interviews with designers and residents.