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THESIS STATEMENT

Co-housing is a form of intentional community where individuals or families

live together, sharing common spaces and resources while maintaining
private living quarters. There are different types of co-housing communities

gleaned from occupation, functionality, regionalism etc.…In India Cohousing
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
is an emerging trend however it is still in its early stages and faces various

challenges related to property laws, cultural norms, financial considerations
and Social dynamics. Chennai is the Second largest Software Exporter in

India. As IT sector is a rapidly developing trend in Chennai, people migrate

from different places for occupation. These employees face a lot of housing
challenges in terms of rent and deposit, distance from the work space,

transport facilities, time constraints, quality living etc.… This project aims to

create an exclusively designed co- housing community catering to the needs of
lifestyle and preferences of IT professionals. The targeted users are IT

professionals from the age group of 20-50, there are different types of units

designed to accommodate individuals and families. It is no doubt that IT sector
could be a stressful occupation and people require a quality living

environment to have a healthy work life balance. This can be achieved by

providing relevant services like co-working spaces, recreation and relaxation

areas, wellness centers, Event spaces, Primary health care center, Childcare
and Education centers, Green areas etc.... This study endeavors to provide a

comprehensive model that addresses the multifaceted needs of modern living

— professional efficiency, personal comfort, environmental responsibility, and

community connectivity — setting a visionary path for future developments
in the field.

Keywords: Co-Living, Quality living, Leisure wellness, Social Cohesion.

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