Communal Micro-housing : Affordable Futures for Berlin
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2023
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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The precipice of urban evolution that Berlin stands upon today, is marred by an acute housing crisis, exacerbated by a burgeoning populace and a stark economic disparity. A cornerstone in this urban narrative is the glaring unavailability of affordable, sustainable, and social housing, especially for the low-income strata and the young demographic, gravitating to the city for education and employment. As the ripples of industrialization have steered housing costs skyward and left certain city regions in a state of urban detachment, the thesis embarks on a meticulous exploration of a prospective remedy - the concept of micro-housing communities. This architectural proposition, although nascent in Germany, has been heralded globally as a crucible for fostering affordable living, social inclusivity, and environmental sustainability. Through a multifaceted research framework, this thesis delves into the genesis and global trajectory of micro-housing, scrutinizes its potential through a lens of architectural, social, and economic paradigms, and juxtaposes this against the exigent housing milieu of Berlin. Employing a blend of historical examination, empirical analysis, and case study evaluations, the thesis endeavors to carve out a blueprint for assimilating micro-housing communities within the urban fabric of Berlin. The aspiration is to not only alleviate the housing impasse but to also engender a milieu of social cohesion and sustainable living. The ensuing design project encapsulates this endeavor, striving to meld architectural innovation with social ethos, potentially sowing the seeds for a new urban housing paradigm in Berlinches Keywords: Micro-Housing Communities, Affordable Housing, Sustainable Living, Social Cohesion, Urban Housing Crisis, Berlin, Architectural Innovation, Economic Disparity, Industrialization, Urban Detachment