The Architecture of Housing Co-ops David Zwirner Books Mimei Ogawa

Mimei Ogawa

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The Architecture of Housing Co-ops David Zwirner Books Mimei OgawaHousing cooperatives are on the rise in the Netherlands. With its hallmark communal ownership favouring collective construction, this type of housing tenure is viewed as a possible solution for the current housing crisis. This book looks at successful examples from Germany, where co ops have a long tradition, alongside more recent Dutch projects. It shows how housing co ops are established, managed, and experienced over the years by residents in both