Co-Housing
History of
Cohousing.
An idea more than fifty years in the making — from 1972 Denmark to modern communities across the world.
Co-Housing
An idea more than fifty years in the making — from 1972 Denmark to modern communities across the world.
What it is
Cohousing describes a modern way of living that combines the privacy of an independent home with the benefits of a small, active community. Each resident keeps their own space and independence, while sharing common areas and everyday moments.
It is neither a flatshare nor a care facility — but a different philosophy of living, built on freedom of choice and mutual support.
Where it began
Senior Cohousing
As life expectancy rose, more and more people past 60 sought a way to keep living independently without stepping away from social life. So Senior Cohousing was born. Today there are hundreds of such communities across Europe and North America.
Examples from around the world
A senior cohousing community near Madrid, built on a cooperative model and sustainable design.
View the project →A modern cohousing community in Colchester, with a focus on energy efficiency.
View the project →Pioneers of the model, with dozens of communities in many countries.
View the project →Why now in Greece
This modern form of living is now coming to Greece. Although Cohousing has been widespread abroad for over 50 years, in Greece it is still taking its first steps. ESTIA was created to bring this internationally tested idea to our country, adapted to the needs and culture of Greek society.