Sweden is facing major housing challenges. The need for more affordable housing is increasing, while construction costs remain high. This final conference turns its attention to alternative solutions—where the existing housing stock is used more efficiently and new ways of organising living can contribute to both economic and social sustainability.
During the conference, researchers, practitioners and stakeholders will come together to present and discuss innovative models for future housing. The focus is on how sharing spaces and resources can create more homes, reduce loneliness and strengthen social networks.
Dela bostad – hem för fler
The project Dela bostad – hem för fler, with Uppsala as a testbed, has explored how existing housing can be used more efficiently by sharing and reallocating space. The work also includes studies on how shared living affects housing shortages, health and social relationships, as well as the development of a model to make visible the societal benefits that may arise.
Project partners: Ett tak, Uppsala kommun, KTH, Lunds universitet, White, AB Helastaden och Form/Design Center. Funder: Vinnova - Social hållbarhet i den fysiska miljön
DelA
In the project “DelA – explorative housing prototypes within sharing architecture”, collective housing models have been developed and tested. The results demonstrate how architectural solutions and new ways of organising living can contribute to increased accessibility, a stronger sense of community, and a more inclusive housing market.
Project partners: Arkitekturinstitutet, KTH, Bokoop och Stockholms Stadsmission. Funder: Formas - Socialt hållbar bostadsförsörjning för alla