# Connected Co-Living Cottages This Himalayan Retreat Promotes Responsibly Connected Tourism By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/02/pankhasari-retreat-carlo-ratti-michele-bonino-himalayan-mountains-digitally-connected-india/) & [carloratti](http://www.carloratti.com/project/pankhasari-retreat/) While many people who embark on [Himalayan retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-show) do so to get away from the fast-paced and constantly connected modern urban lifestyle, there are also those who want to maintain Internet connectivity in order to be able to live in the Himalayas and work and play, which is precisely where the Pankhasari Retreat co-living space comes in. Designed by world-renowned Italian architecture firm [Carlo Ratti Associati](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-polpa) as part of a collaboration with fellow Italian architect Michele Bonino, the Pankhasari Retreat is set to be constructed from local materials such as stone, teak and wood and will take advantage of a blend of traditional and modern architectural concepts. By offering a space in which people can practice [co-living in a natural environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg) while enjoying Internet access, the Pankhasari Retreat will make it possible to bring local and international communities together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Co-living:** Co-living spaces that offer Internet connectivity provide a unique opportunity for people to live and work in natural environments. - **Responsibly Connected Tourism:** The trend of responsibly connected tourism allows travelers to stay connected while exploring remote and natural destinations. - **Blend of Traditional and Modern Architecture:** The blend of traditional and modern architectural concepts in projects like the Pankhasari Retreat creates innovative and unique living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore opportunities in creating co-living spaces that blend traditional and modern design. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can incorporate responsibly connected features into accommodations to meet the needs of remote travelers. - **Internet Service Providers:** Internet service providers can develop solutions to provide reliable connectivity in remote areas, catering to the needs of co-living spaces in natural environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Suspended Hanging Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardh-architect.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyatta.md) - [Barn-To-Retreat Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat.md) - [Biophilic Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-prakriti-biophilic.md) - [Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-lake.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Contemporary Work Retreat Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-work-retreat.md)