Architecture students at Kansas State University

Wohnfabrik Solinsieme. A Swiss example of co-housing for older people

Architectural description of the Wohnfabrik Solinsieme housing co-operative for older people in Switzerland.

2013

Themes:

Co-housing, Future housing solutions

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