The Architecture of Housing Co-ops
February 2026 – Housing cooperatives are gaining momentum in the Netherlands and are increasingly seen as a potential response to the current housing crisis through renewed forms of collective ownership and collaborative housing production.
Well-documented examples are essential to inspire and support emerging initiatives. This book presents 15 successful housing cooperatives —10 from Germany and 5 from the Netherlands, including San Riemo (Munich), Boschgaard (Den Bosch), and De Nieuwe Meent (Amsterdam).
It examines their organizational structures, architectural approaches, legal frameworks, financing models, and everyday residential practices. Drawing on interviews and an analytical essay, The Architecture of Housing-Co-ops offers empirical insights and conceptual reflections for researchers, practitioners, and others interested in alternative and affordable forms of living. By Marieke Kums and Carolin Koopmann, published by nai010
