Your home might be the primary architect of your loneliness
In short: Architect Grace Kim argues that loneliness is often a spatial problem rather than a personal one. She explores how cohousing—a deliberate model of shared living—can actively improve our social health and longevity.
Kim suggests that our current housing designs can isolate us, making loneliness a function of how we are connected to those nearby. Cohousing serves as a structural antidote, where residents intentionally share spaces to foster mutual care and deeper social bonds. By rethinking the physical layout of our homes, we can create environments that promote connection rather than isolation.
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