Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Communal
Architecture
Architectural styles shift to support the rise of a share-friendly culture.
3.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Communal Architecture trend?
Communal Architecture: As consumers come to prefer sharing culture rather than ownership for large items like vehicles, that same mentality is shifting towards home ownership. Instead of purchasing a private dwelling, the shift towards owning a partially shared space is supporting a preference for communal living and enforced social interaction.
Trend themes
Themes within the Communal Architecture trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Rise of Communal Living
The preference for communal and co-shared spaces reflects a shift towards social interaction and connection over individual ownership.
02
Flexible Co-Living Spaces
Young professionals are seeking affordable and flexible co-living spaces that offer a sense of community and social connection.
03
Raw Minimalism
A trend towards pared down, minimalist design in communal workspaces and co-living spaces is gaining popularity as people seek a space that promotes productivity.
Industry implications
What the Communal Architecture trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Real Estate
Real estate professionals can explore the opportunities in creating affordable co-sharing living spaces in urban environments for young professionals.
For
Interior Design
Interior designers can look into designing co-living spaces that are functional, minimalist and promote social interaction among residents.
For
Architecture
Architects can develop ingenious designs of co-living spaces, urban communal living areas, and workspaces that foster social bonding and promote productivity.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Communal Architecture
Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity43%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Communal Architecture trend
6 featured examples from Oct 4, 2014 to Dec 29, 2016CategoryArt & Design
Urban Co-Living Spaces
The 'Common' Start-Up Opens Its First Communal Home in High-Priced NYC
The real estate industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by capitalizing on the growing demand for affordable co-living and luxurious communal living spaces.
CategoryEco
Communal Living Houses
Open Door Offers Co-Living Spaces for People to Live as a "Family"
The real estate industry can leverage the trend of communal living houses by developing scalable and sustainable housing models for people who want to experience the benefits of c…
CategoryArt & Design
Bespoke Co-Home Projects
This Communal Cohousing Development is the First in London, England
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative residential design strategies that promote shared resources and social cohesion.
CategoryArt & Design
Bare Communal Workspaces
SimplyWork 3.0 Features Unique Designs from Raw Materials
Innovating co-working spaces by adopting minimalist design principles and incorporating raw materials to provide an environment conducive to productivity and collaboration.
CategoryArt & Design
Communal Living Pavilions
C+ Architects' 'Stair Pavilion' Aims to Facilitate a Stronger Community
The architecture industry can benefit from exploring alternative design concepts that encourage social interaction and bring communities together, such as multi-level structures w…
CategoryLifestyle
Shared Millennial Houses
Pure House is a Haven for Young Millennials in New York City to Live
Shared millennial houses like Pure House are disrupting the traditional real estate industry by offering curated living experiences and flexible rental options for young adults.
