I know Zvi has thought about this, as well as Scott Adams and probably some Berkeley Lesswrongers: I am wondering if there is a name for the “field” which may or may not exist that encompasses optimal modern housing and architecture, especially in the sense of communal/group living. If there’s not an actual field, is there some sort of consensus or document similar to the NYLW Paleo document? I’ve found that I really enjoy living with other people and hanging out at houses that consist of a bunch of room-mates so I want to look into doing this in the best possible way.
I know Zvi has thought about this, as well as Scott Adams and probably some Berkeley Lesswrongers: I am wondering if there is a name for the “field” which may or may not exist that encompasses optimal modern housing and architecture, especially in the sense of communal/group living. If there’s not an actual field, is there some sort of consensus or document similar to the NYLW Paleo document? I’ve found that I really enjoy living with other people and hanging out at houses that consist of a bunch of room-mates so I want to look into doing this in the best possible way.
I don’t know if there’s a consensus, but this sounds vaguely like the concept of “intentional communities”.
Also “cohousing”, which sometimes entails adapting or remodeling architecture to better suit the community needs.
What//where is this “Paleo document”?
I can’t seem to find it. I hope I didn’t imagine it!