Copper Lane review – an appealing, harmonious, cost-effective model for communal living
London’s first co-housing project strikes an elegant balance between communal living and leafy seclusion.
Observer Ethical Awards 2014 winners: Lancaster Cohousing
Jon Sear from the winners of the Community Energy Project Award sponsored by National Grid on its community benefits.
Top 10 eco homes: Lilac
With the help of a panel of experts we’ve chosen 10 candidates for the UK’s best eco home.
Loneliness is killing us – we must start treating this disease
A report says loneliness is more deadly than obesity – the challenge now is to help lonely people connect.
Loneliness twice as unhealthy as obesity for older people, study finds
Scientists found that the loneliest were nearly twice as likely to die during their six-year study than the least lonely.
‘Sociable’ housing helps older people remain in the community
Cohousing and Homeshare can be ideal for older people who want a wider social life than care homes can provide.
Co-housing: a lifestyle with community spirit built into the foundations
Co-housing, which began in Denmark in the 1960s, is spreading as a lifestyle choice across Britain.
Come together: Could communal living be the solution to our housing crisis?
Sarah Morrison visits five of the country’s ‘alternative’ co-habitational projects to find out.
Cohousing offers a healthier way to live and a more sustainable business model
The Lancaster Cohousing development is testament to the passion, practicality and persistence of its members.
Why housing associations shouldn’t be afraid of cohousing
Putting the days of communes and hippies behind them, co-ops are becoming increasingly popular. Anita Pati finds out why cohousing is taking off.