Let's not pretend that sharing space, collaborative design and living simply are new ideas. It is perhaps more of a return to our human history than an evolutionary leap forward.

Models of co-design, collaborative seems to appear out of the mist the more we look. Here's a few recent discoveries:

The German Baugruppen model of collaborative design and alternative property development is getting underway in Australia.
Back in 2014, and closer to home, this article includes quotes such as describing the role of an architect becoming "...closer to that of a counsellor/facilitator..."
And even closer, some very clever people have been thinking about alternative property development funding models leveraging of the lessons of crowdfunding, community engagement and collaborative design.

*In the spirit of sharing today: If you've followed the links above, you'll have realised I discovered a new website today. The catalyst was this instagram post from Nightingale Housing, another down-under movement towards better living.

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