Living in a bubble? A Norwegian model for co-housing in a post-Covid world

A CNN article of 27 May 2021 reports on a co-housing project developed by a Norwegian architectural practice which was completed in 2019 in Stavenger, Norway.  In this project, residents own their private homes and also own the common space.  We might relate it to a freehold company holding the freehold to the common parts.  The Norwegian development is on the basis of common ownership of the developed common space from completion.  It is especially interesting to read how the Norwegian co-housing project reduces the carbon footprint of its residents because they require less space and share appliances like washing machines.  Another benefit is providing a supportive living environment at a time when declining birth rates will lead to the aging population exceeding the working population.  Co-housing models can also address issue of loneliness and support good mental health.  As we have become familiar with staying within our supportive bubble during Covid lockdowns, it is interesting to contemplate co-housing models which have a larger in-built supportive bubble.