We are pleased to announce the release of Coliving Insights No. 1 (Q1 2020), the first publication by Coliving Insights. This comprehensive 150+ page publication offers an in-depth exploration of coliving as an innovative housing solution, aimed at addressing the increasingly dynamic societal and environmental challenges we face today.
As our built environments evolve, so too must the ways in which we live and share space. This research delves into how coliving offers part of the answer by improving both the human experience and the sustainability of our living spaces. The study, conducted by a diverse team of industry experts, provides a unique bottom-up analysis of the coliving market, including a comparative look at 28 key operators globally.
The report covers the following essential areas:
- Current Coliving Models: Exploring how they differ from traditional housing and other residential formats.
- Sustainability and Impact: A closer look at whether these models are sustainable and what works—and what doesn’t.
- Space Allocation: Examining the balance between private and public space in coliving environments, and its importance in creating functional, adaptable living spaces.
- Building Density: Analysing both macro and micro cluster density within coliving developments.
- Services and Amenities: A review of the services and amenities offered by leading coliving operators at the time.
- Income and Property Models: A breakdown of income strategies (e.g., accommodation + limited services, additional income streams) and property models, including whether coliving is primarily built as retrofitted spaces or purpose-built developments.
Additionally, the report includes an Outlook on the future of coliving, forecasting how current models, consumer types, and urban environments will shape the next phases of coliving’s growth. The publication closes with a Benchmark Overview, providing a detailed study of the leading operators such as Hmlet, Node, The Collective, Zoku, B-Hive, Urban Campus, Outiste, and Coconat. Each operator is analysed in terms of model, positioning, locations, lease terms, pricing, amenities, and a SWOT analysis.
Update December 2024: How Coliving Insights 2.0 Continues to Evolve
Since the publication of Coliving Insights No. 1, much has evolved within the industry. While this report was a significant benchmark in analysing the early state of coliving, today, with the digital power of Coliving Insights 2.0, we are able to provide even more up-to-date, dynamic, and comprehensive resources. The detailed benchmarks and market insights featured in the first publication can now be integrated into our platform, allowing Coliving Insights members to access the most recent and relevant information on coliving projects, operators, and brands across the globe through the member-driven Showroom module.
Moving forward, Coliving Insights 2.0 offers a more comprehensive and searchable experience through our Articles Module, where you can find relevant articles from all our publications, easily organised with an intuitive tag system. This allows you to always find exactly what you're looking for—whether it’s about operator models, market trends, or emerging coliving solutions.
By joining the Coliving Insights platform, you gain access to an evolving knowledge base, and as more members engage, the richness and accuracy of this resource will continue to grow. Discover how to become a member and join a growing community of coliving & shared living professionals worldwide today.
