{"product_id":"the-architecture-of-housing-co-ops-15-case-studies-marieke-kums-carolin-koopmann","title":"The Architecture of Housing Co-ops : 15 Case Studies - Marieke Kums + Carolin Koopmann","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Architecture of Housing Co-ops : 15 Case Studes – Marieke Kums + Carolin Koopmann\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Architecture of Housing Co-ops\u003c\/b\u003e explores the growing role of housing cooperatives as an innovative response to contemporary housing challenges. As interest in collective ownership and resident-led development continues to increase across Europe, this timely publication examines how cooperative housing can offer more affordable, sustainable and community-focused alternatives to conventional models of housing provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrawing on 15 exemplary projects—10 in Germany and 5 in the Netherlands—the book presents a diverse range of realised housing cooperatives, including San Riemo in Munich, De Nieuwe Meent in Amsterdam and Boschgaard in Den Bosch. Through detailed case studies, it investigates how these projects were conceived, financed and delivered, while also exploring how they function as places to live today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCombining interviews, project analysis and critical reflection, the book examines the organisational structures, architectural strategies, legal frameworks and financial models that underpin successful cooperative housing. The result is a valuable resource for architects, housing professionals, urban designers, researchers and anyone interested in alternative approaches to housing and community-led development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eIn-depth analysis of 15 realised housing cooperatives in Germany and the Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCase studies exploring development processes, governance structures and residential life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDetailed project documentation including floor plans, drawings and photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eInterviews and essays offering practical and theoretical perspectives on cooperative housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRelevant to current debates on affordability, collective living and the future of housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRichly illustrated and thoroughly researched, \u003cb\u003eThe Architecture of Housing Co-ops\u003c\/b\u003e provides both inspiration and practical insight into some of Europe's most progressive housing models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marieke Kums + Carolin Koopmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nai010 Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages: \u003c\/b\u003e304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e978-94-6208-873-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication date: \u003c\/b\u003eFebruary 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marieke Kums + Carolin Koopmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58073621397887,"sku":"9789462088733","price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7797\/7910\/files\/TheArchitectureofHousingCo-ops.jpg?v=1785328476","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.rias.org.uk\/products\/the-architecture-of-housing-co-ops-15-case-studies-marieke-kums-carolin-koopmann","provider":"RIAS Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}