Abstract
Co-living spaces or shared living arrangements have gained significant traction in recent years as a viable housing model in urban settings. The concept promises not only to address the growing housing crisis but also to promote sustainable living by enhancing resource efficiency. This study evaluates the role of co-living spaces in enhancing resource efficiency by examining key metrics related to energy and water consumption, waste management, and environmental sustainability. This study employed descriptive-correlational research design to measure and correlate resource efficiency in co-living spaces and traditional housing units. Data were collected from 10 co-living spaces and 10 traditional housing units located in major cities across the Philippines. The findings of this study highlight the potential of co-living spaces to enhance resource efficiency in urban environments. The significant reductions in energy and water consumption, as well as waste generation, demonstrate the viability of co-living as a sustainable housing model. The findings indicate that co-living spaces offer significant potential for enhancing resource efficiency in sustainable urban fabrics. The reduction in energy and water consumption, coupled with high occupancy rates and prevalent resource-sharing behaviors, underscores the viability of co-living as a sustainable housing model. Future research should continue to explore the long-term impacts of co-living spaces on urban sustainability and investigate ways to optimize these living arrangements for even greater resource efficiency. The results suggest that co-living spaces offer significant advantages in terms of resource efficiency, supporting the shift toward more sustainable urban development practices.
Presenters
Daniel Dasig, Jr.Student, BSc/MSc Engineering, PhD, DBA, DPA(c) , De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus— Sharing Practices and Sustainable Urban Fabrics
KEYWORDS
Co-living spaces, Sustainable urban fabrics, Resource efficiency, Housing models
