co-liv

Co-Liv is a global non-profit association dedicated to championing innovative housing solutions with a focus on coliving. The organization serves as an ecosystem and "do-tank" that guides and empowers the coliving movement worldwide, connecting professionals and enthusiasts in this growing sector. At its core, Co-Liv works to mainstream affordable and accessible living models that enhance quality of life through community-centric approaches. The organization is led by Director Gui Perdrix, who traveled extensively to study coliving spaces and eventually wrote "The Art of Coliving" based on interviews with over 200 operators worldwide. Co-Liv offers various resources to its members and the wider community, including publications like the "Community Building Report" and the "Summit Report 2022." The organization also hosts events such as the annual Co-Liv Summit, which in 2021 brought together more than 650 coliving professionals from around the world. Members of Co-Liv gain access to networking opportunities, masterminds, and monthly events that facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development in the coliving sector. The organization is actively working on initiatives like a coliving accreditation and manifesto to establish clearer standards and definitions for the industry. Broadly, coliving is defined as living together with unrelated people under one roof while sharing basic amenities, with community being a central aspect that distinguishes true coliving spaces from simple shared accommodations.