Coliving Academy: Design and Architecture

By Mayank Pokharna, founder of Everything Coliving, 13 years in coliving. Reviewed by the Everything Coliving team.

What this module covers

Architectural and interior decisions that make coliving spaces work day to day.

Learning outcomes

• ✓Specify rooms and shared spaces that hold up under real use
• ✓Design for durability, cleaning and turnover
• ✓Get furniture and FF&E decisions right the first time
• ✓Work with an architect without losing the operating logic

Syllabus

1. Design principles for shared living
2. The private room
3. Shared kitchens, work and social space
4. Materials, durability and maintenance
5. Furniture and FF&E

Sample lesson