BUILDING COOPERATIVES

PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

Recorded by Elizabeth Donovan, images by Essi Nisonen and Veera Saastamoinen

KEY READINGS 

INSPIRATIONAL BUILT EXAMPLES

BUILDING COOPERATIVES

Building cooperatives are collaborative housing that involves individuals or families teaming up to collectively plan, finance, and oversee the construction or renovation of residential buildings. This housing model emphasises communal decision-making, shared ownership, and affordability, offering a valuable and sustainable approach to urban development. It promotes social cohesion and a strong sense of community. Members of these cooperatives actively participate in the design and decision-making process, fostering a shared sense of responsibility and a collaborative living environment that, in turn, nurtures a supportive and closely-knit community.