Entrepatios Madrid
<p>Las Carolinas Entrepatios in Madrid’s Usera district is a pioneering venture in collective ownership and sustainable living, taking nearly 20 years to realize. This energy-efficient building, running on 100% renewable energy with zero carbon emissions, has received recognition with the Low Carbon Prize and the European Collaborative Housing Awards. The Entrepatios cooperative, consisting of 17 family units, shares ownership of the building — a hybrid of owning and renting, where no one can sell their space.</p>
<p>The project, which welcomed inhabitants during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, houses around 30 adults and 20 children who have embraced the concept of ecologically sound and socially inclusive cohabitation. The cohousing model emphasizes shared spaces and responsibilities, fostering a tight-knit community that counters the conventional urban ethos of individualism.</p>
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