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Vertical Co-Living Neighborhoods

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

West of West Wins an AIA Competition in San Francisco

— July 20, 2023 — Art & Design
As populations grow in urban centers and housing is becoming scarce, many architects and designers are seeking solutions in the built environment and this co-living neighborhood is a great example. Proposed by US architecture studio West of West, Sunset Steps is a multi-family building complex "65 percent of its site used as shared greenspaces to foster community among residents." The structure boasts adaptable living units that will allow homeowners to live in, rent or renovate over the years. The design features natural materials, expansive corner windows, and sustainable building techniques. The architecture firm also claims that the units, if realized, will be affordable.

The co-living neighborhood concept by West of West won the Housing+ San Francisco 2050 Design Competition by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) compe

Image Credit: West of West
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Co-living - Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative co-living spaces in response to urban population growth and housing scarcity.
2. Shared Greenspaces - Potential for creating shared outdoor spaces within multi-family building complexes to foster community and connection among residents.
3. Adaptable Living Units - Opportunity to design flexible living units that can be easily modified or renovated over time, catering to the changing needs of homeowners.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore disruptive ways to design and build co-living neighborhoods that address the challenges of urban housing.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can capitalize on the growing demand for co-living spaces by investing in multi-family building complexes with shared greenspaces.
3. Construction - Construction companies can embrace sustainable building techniques and incorporate natural materials to create environmentally-friendly co-living structures.
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