Tag: Chuck-durrett


WebChat #24 Cohousing Design

Submitted by Coho US Staff on
Chuck Durrett, who along with Katie McCamant, brought cohousing to the US, joined us for a WebChat on cohousing design and the process he uses to design a community. The theme of the evening was “If it doesn’t work socially, why bother?” Chuck began by sharing his earliest awareness of cohousing, as a young architect... Read More

Village Hearth in Durham NC Celebrates Approval of Rezone!

Submitted by Bethany Celio on
We would like to say a big congratulations to Village Hearth Cohousing on their recent City Council approval!! On June 19th, 2017, the Durham City Council approved (with a 7-0 vote) a rezone and annexation to pave the way for the first LGBT-focused 55+ cohousing community in the United States. Noting the need for inclusive... Read More

“Cohousing”: A Term Whose Definition Should Be Respected

Submitted by Dominic Castro-Wehr of Nevada City Cohousing and McCamant & Durrett Architects on
On the bright side, the concept of Cohousing is becoming increasingly entrenched in the American imagination— with every new project, what was once a culturally radical and shot in the dark neighborhood experiment is now an empirically supported investment into well-being and sustainability. Unfortunately, Cohousing’s success has enticed others to appropriate the term for their... Read More