COHOUSING PUTS THE NEIGHBOR BACK INTO NEIGHBORHOOD The story of cohousing is not the story of energy conservation at all — it's the story of energy generation, the kind of human energy that we so badly need at this turn in the history of our country .— Bill McKibben, from the foreword Cohousing offers unparalelled opportunities for building a better life. Whether urban, suburban or rural, senior or intergenerational, retrofit or new, Creating Cohousing shows how these distinctive communities can foster cooperation and a sense of belonging, use resources more efficiently, and make everything from gardening to childcare to socializing simpler and more enjoyable. Cohousing is perfect for anyone who values their independence but longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that first brought cohousing to North America, this fully illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case studies of dozens of diverse communities across North America and Europe. Creating Cohousing is an essential resource for anyone interested in this uniquely rewarding style of environmentally and socially sustainable living. A must-read for anybody who wants or needs to know about Cohousing .-- Craig Ragland, Executive Director, Cohousing Association of the United States Charles Durrett and Kathryn McCamant are the award-winning architects who introduced the concept of cohousing to the US with their book Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves . They have designed and developed over fifty cohousing communities in the United States and consulted on many more around the world. Charles is also the author of The Senior Cohousing Handbook: A Community Approach to Independent Living .