Housing construction is one of the most fundamental tasks of architecture and urbanism. Many cities have a strong increase in demand from families with children or for mixed and integrated living.
Projects designed for owner-occupation often offer ideal solutions, because owner occupants who are both investors and decision-makers set new standards for quality as well as cost savings. At the same time, this phenomenon is also increasing on an international level. Several private developers plan residential property for their own use and join forces in a joint building venture or assembly.
The book knowledgeably addresses the many aspects of joint building and living: from the economic use of these forms of housing to issues of land allocation, social concerns, and legal situations. Text and images contribute to present twenty-five example projects of varying sizes and with different programs from all regions of the world, and, which offer ideal opportunities for comparison as well as templates for new projects.
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