Have you heard about coliving? This is an urban sharing trend that is here to stay. This alternative, full of benefits, is gaining more and more followers all over the world, including Brazil. Why pay for a private house or apartment if you can share the space with other students and, in addition to paying less, also having friends to share experiences with? Coliving is not just one of the modern world's facilities to reside. It actually became a way of life, as we will see in this post.
Coliving: what is it?
The term coliving, also known as cohousing, means sharing housing. In this style of residence, the resident rents a room and shares the other areas of the house with other people (kitchen, living room, bathroom and service area, for example). The room is private, but the other rooms are shared.
Coliving is widely used by students who, coming from other cities, are looking for a relatively affordable rental price, the comforts of a home that is already furnished and living in a group.
The practicality of the present day and the economy in crisis make coliving an urban trend of sharing housing that has worked. But where does the idea of coliving come from? You know?
Where did it come from?
Coliving, despite being a current concept, emerged more than three decades ago, more precisely in 1972, in Denmark. The first cohousing project, called Sættedammen, consisted of a community with 35 families. The initial idea was a little different from the one applied today: families had their own house, but shared living spaces and carried out activities, such as meals, in the community. The goal was to encourage group coexistence, making people part of each other's lives.
In 1988, architect Charles Durrett took this lifestyle to the United States, starting The Cohousing Company. Durrett's company believes that shared living is an essential element in promoting a more sustainable society.
In addition to Europe and the United States, the coliving trend has spread to Canada and is quickly arriving in Brazil.
Who is coliving for?
coliving is aimed at a younger audience (people between 18 and 30 years old) who are willing to experiment with new styles of living. They are young students and people who are starting their professional lives, who still don't have a fixed commitment to work and residency.
Often, the public that seeks coliving is made up of self-employed young people who want a place to live and also to start work, living with other people and being able to share life and coworking experiences.
Advantages of opting for the coliving style of living.
Coliving, more than housing, is a lifestyle that benefits not only residents, but the community. There are many advantages of shared residence, which is why demand is increasing every day. We have listed 6 benefits for you who are in doubt about renting a coliving space:
Division of basic tasks
Living in a shared residence can have the benefit of being able to share basic household chores such as cooking, cleaning or gardening. Tasks can be rotated following a schedule or according to each person's availability.
collaborative consumption
Food and other basic inputs can be purchased in larger quantities and thus pay a lower price. The internet can be divided and many other supplies. Creativity and the search for economy are worth it.
Optimized use of transport
If you live with other people, you can even share a vehicle. How about each day of the week one resident giving others a ride? In addition to reducing pollution by having fewer vehicles circulating daily, maintenance and fuel costs are also lower.
Opportunity to discover new cultures
Living with other people you have the possibility to know new cultures and live new experiences. In addition to contributing to a more sustainable world, you will be adding knowledge to the lives of others and yours. How much do we learn from living with other people? How many new experiences happen?
24 hours support
Shared residences usually have 24-hour assistance, mainly for events related to the living environment. This is something that brings security and peace of mind to all residents.
Ability to find workmates
When sharing a residence, you often find people with goals similar to yours. And these goals can also be in the professional field. You can find an environment in the house to be everyone's workspace, so it is possible to exchange ideas, lessons learned and have a healthy coexistence in the field of work.
We mention only some of the benefits of coliving. By sharing the living space with more people you can, in your own way, find many other advantages. However, at first, this concept can be confused with that of republics. But what are the differences between the two?
Differences between coliving and republic.
The main difference between coliving and student dormitories lies in the residents' lifestyle: while in dormitories, normally, each resident lives independently, in coliving, life is shared and goes beyond the fact of residing together. In addition to shared supplies and transportation, aspects of life are shared and fully lived in community.
Other aspects that may vary between the two forms of shared residence are the rent values, whether the house or apartment is furnished or not, and which areas are private and common. In general, the republics also have shared rooms, as well as the other environments, differing a little from coliving.
5 tips for a good coexistence in a coliving space.
Living in shared spaces is an alternative in the modern world. When sharing an environment, whether for living or working, you will also share the costs. But, what can I do to make living in a coliving space peaceful for all residents?
First, it's important to keep in mind that your right ends where the other's begins. You will be residing with other people and they may not like what you do, which is almost always the case. People have their lives, their tastes, their preferences. Therefore, respecting the space of the other is fundamental.
It is essential to stipulate a time limit for sound and other noises. Have you ever thought about the possibility that the residents of the house have different work shifts? It may happen. And can you imagine if everyone wants to listen to music when they are off duty? Therefore, establishing these types of boundaries is essential.
Sharing basic housework is one of the advantages of coliving. Tasks, although shared, need to be performed. So stipulate days and times for cleaning the house. The same can be used for lunch and whatever the residents need.
Stipulating a day for paying bills should also happen. It's important that everyone pays on the same day so that someone doesn't feel wronged.
Visits to the house must be determined and approved in advance by all. One must respect the space of the other and also of the neighbors of the property.
These are just a few tips for living together. The coliving rules must be set up in agreement with all residents. A frank conversation is important before everyone decides to live together. There are many advantages of sharing a residence, but disrespect is a factor that can get in the way.
Where can you find coliving residences in Brazil?
In Brazil, the coliving trend is already a reality, especially in large capitals, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The main focus is to offer student housing and self-employed young people, people who are leaving their parents' home to study, undertake or both.
There is also a movement to organize coliving spaces for the elderly, as in the United States and Canada. Bringing together elderly people, with the same needs and issues in common, to live together.
On site Uliving Student Housing it is possible to get to know the houses available and choose the one that meets your location needs, matches your style and fits in your pocket.
In this post, you learned a little more about coliving spaces, a trend that is here to stay and every day attracts new fans in Brazil and around the world. In the search for a good residence and affordable rent and other expenses, coliving appears as the ideal alternative.
If you are in doubt about renting a coliving space, feel free to contact our customer service team and we will help you. It's always a pleasure to talk about this trend that is our passion! Search, ask and talk to other people about the subject, look for residents who have already opted for this lifestyle. In the end, you will surely make a good choice. To the next!
