Emma Jo Griffith, Mirte Jepma, Federico Savini & others
International Journal of Housing Policy
2022
This comprehensive academic paper titled "Beyond collective property: a typology of collaborative housing in Europe" was published in September 2022 in the International Journal of Housing Policy. The authors, Emma Jo Griffith, Mirte Jepma, and Federico Savini from the University of Amsterdam, aimed to analyze 100 collaborative housing cases across Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, and Germany to better understand the diversity of collaborative housing forms. š Research Context The study arose from the necessity to explore various forms of collaborative housing beyond simple private or public tenure models. The researchers utilized a content analysis of project websites and social media, conducted interviews with ten experts, and performed an in-depth case study of the 4Stelle Hotel in Rome. This approach provided a rich understanding of the different collaborative housing models present in Europe. š Key Findings: Typology Framework The research established a typology framework based on three main dimensions for analyzing collaborative housing: architecture, institutional setup, and organization. 1. Architecture: The study examined estate size and design of shared spaces. It identified projects ranging from small (under 10 residents) to extra-large (over 100 residents), highlighting two main sharing regimes: sharing only extra spaces (such as gardens and parking) and sharing both functional and essential spaces (like kitchens and laundry facilities). 2. Institutional Arrangements: This dimension included the legal status of the projects, which could either be formally recognized or operate in a trans-legal status. Property rights were analyzed as either dispersed across multiple entities or concentrated within one group, with management varying from self-managed to professionally managed. 3. Organizational Values: The study identified five main value orientations prevalent in collaborative housing: eco-communitarian, intergenerational, identity-based, affordability-focused, and service provision. š Significance of the Research This research provides the first comprehensive typology for comparing collaborative housing projects across different European contexts. It challenges simplistic assumptions about collaborative housing, demonstrating that successful projects can exist at various scales and with different combinations of features. The typology serves as a valuable tool for researchers and policymakers to understand and analyze the complexity of collaborative housing initiatives. In conclusion, the study reveals that collaborative housing in Europe is more diverse and intricate than previously understood, laying the foundation for more nuanced international comparative research in the field of sustainable housing.
International Journal of Housing Policy
This comprehensive academic paper titled "Beyond collective property: a typology of collaborative housing in Europe" was published in September 2022 in the International Journal of Housing Policy. The authors Emma Jo Griffith, Mirte Jepma, and Federico Savini from the University of Amsterdam conducted an extensive analysis of 100 collaborative housing cases across Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Key Findings
Typology Framework The research established three main dimensions for analyzing collaborative housing:
- Architecture: Considers estate size and design of shared spaces
- Institutional Setup: Examines legal status and property rights distribution
- Organization: Analyzes values, political commitment, and management approach
Architectural Patterns
- Projects range from small (under 10 members) to extra-large (over 100 residents)
- Two main sharing regimes exist:
- Only sharing extra spaces (gardens, parking)
- Sharing both functional and essential spaces (kitchens, laundry)
Institutional Arrangements
- Legal Status: Either formally recognized or operating in trans-legal status
- Property Rights: Either dispersed across multiple entities or concentrated in one group
- Management: Ranges from self-managed to professionally managed
Organizational Values The study identified five main value orientations:
- Eco-communitarian
- Intergenerational
- Identity-based
- Affordability-focused
- Service provision
Research Context
The study emerged from the need to better understand the diversity of collaborative housing forms beyond simple private or public tenure models. The researchers conducted content analysis of project websites and social media, interviewed ten experts, and performed an in-depth case study of the 4Stelle Hotel in Rome.
Significance
This research provides the first comprehensive typology for comparing collaborative housing projects across different European contexts. It challenges simplistic assumptions about collaborative housing and demonstrates that successful projects can exist at various scales and with different combinations of features. The typology serves as a valuable tool for researchers and policymakers to understand and analyze the complexity of collaborative housing initiatives.
The study concludes that collaborative housing is more diverse and complex than previously understood, with projects showing various combinations of architectural, institutional, and organizational features. This work lays the foundation for more nuanced international comparative research in the field of collaborative housing.