16 Examples of Shared Spaces

From Temporary Vacation Pods to Affordable Working Hubs

— March 18, 2015 — Social Good
The idea of shared spaces has taken on a life of its own thanks to the vision of Airbnb, the growing freelance community and the adoption of open offices. While the culture of sharing has evolved quite a bit over the years, a focus on public and private places for both living and working shows that this is only for the better.

Whether the shared spaces address the homeless issue running rampant around the world or simply provides a office-like environment for independent entrepreneurs, the sense of community derived from such initiatives is heartwarming. Yet the shared spaces are also incredibly practical -- saving people money while also making a lower impact on the environment.
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Hospitable Home-Rental Classes
Hospitable Home-Rental Classes
Retailer John Lewis is Hosting Classes on Airbnb Hosting
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Comprehensive Community Infrastructure
Comprehensive Community Infrastructure
The Watly is a Solar Hub That Provides Multiple Services
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Mobile Worker Residences
Mobile Worker Residences
'PodShare' is a Working and Living Community Space for Individuals
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Shared Luxury Lodgings
Shared Luxury Lodgings
Ollie Lets Groups Split the Costs of Spaces and Amenities
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Ecological Library Rooftops
Ecological Library Rooftops
Vancouver Central Library's Top Floor Will be a Green Space Community
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All-in-One Housing Services
All-in-One Housing Services
'Krash' Facilitates Modern Living Arrangements that Suit Individuals
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Shared Living Space Services
Shared Living Space Services
'CoHo Stayz' Offers Long-Term Stay to Millennials and Professionals
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Communal Campground Retreats
Communal Campground Retreats
This Campground Was Designed to Be Friendly to Travelers and Nomads
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Shared Office Memberships
Shared Office Memberships
The MatchBOX Studio Provides a Collaborative Space for Entrepreneurs
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Temporary Vacation Pods
Temporary Vacation Pods
These Rentable Balconies Let Multiple Travelers Share an Experience
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Short-Term Apartment Rentals
Short-Term Apartment Rentals
This Network of Co-Living Spaces Lets Workers Live All Over the World
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Community-Focused Residences
Community-Focused Residences
The Rental Space Tower Prioritizes Shared Spaces Over Private Ones
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Communal Living Houses
Communal Living Houses
Open Door Offers Co-Living Spaces for People to Live as a "Family"
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In-Store Co-Working Stations
In-Store Co-Working Stations
Staples is Introducing Office Sharing Within Its Retail Locations
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House-Sharing Workspaces
House-Sharing Workspaces
Hoffice Transforms Private Homes into Temporary Coworking Spaces
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Boutique Coworking Facilities
Boutique Coworking Facilities
East Room is a Design-Focused Creative Membership Club in Toronto
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