Classifications

Stars are issued to coliving spaces in a similar way as hotels —non subjectively— for actual facilities, not for opinions such as reviews and how 'nice' it is. Operators self-certify that their facilities are as described, meeting both expectations and needs. This is free and non-exclusive.

The Coliving Community marque

Any space may use the marque if they meet basic minimums, identifying themselves as an active part of the wider ecosystem:

• enough capacity to actually have a dynamic community
• shared lounge and kitchen (or meals available)
• community gatherings at the space
• laundry facilities [duh]

Community spaces can be quite different, so important to check details, the marque shows a space has made effort to be transparent with their offer. The date shows if they've certified their facilities recently else may no longer be proactively involved.

Star classifications

Indicate suitability and appeal for remote workers and anyone taking a workation — for good facilities around other professionally-oriented members, the two fundamentals being the best of:

• 🎪 community
• unfacilitated — where the owner, a manager or staff member may arrange events, yet is not an active participant
• self-organising — when members and guests organise activities amongst themselves; usually enabled by the use of a chatgroup, or well positioned events board
• facilitated — where a dedicated person is responsible for the community day-to-day as an active member themselves, hosting a regular planning meeting (usually as a weekly 'family meal')
• ⌨️ workspace
• non-dedicated — e.g. only a dining table, and sofas, this causes contention due to overlapping uses
• non-ergonomic — a dedicated workroom but lacking either adjustable chairs or a proper height desk (not a dining table)
• ergonomic — intended for productivity, from adjustable seat to proper desk heights and good lighting
• in addition other facilities such as multiple spaces (focus and casual), internet, bedroom desks, callrooms, etc.

1-star

• probably good workspace and good community (ergonomic coworking and facilitator)
• else if one is just okay (workroom, or regular events) then either:
  • one great (multiple workspaces, or magical community)
  • 5 extra facilities and no short-stays
• may qualify with occasional events when other community connections
• fast internet (fibre or Starlink)
• not hybrid†

2-star

• definitely good workspace and good community; no exceptions
• no short-stays
• not dispersed (unless one great)
• callspace

3-star

• probably great with multiple workspaces or multiple lounges
• 5 extra facilities, including
• transit or pickup
• pro network

extra facilities

bonus

transit at door or bikes

outdoor space

call space (bedroom desk or dedicated room/booth)

pro internet (no ISP-provided router/hotspots but professional suitable for uninterrupted roaming e.g. UniFi)

room cleaning

monitors (4K+)

movies/presentations (a large screen or projector with good sound, plus comfy seating)

good views (wide outlook, not just nice surroundings)

meals or meal-rota

premium (count as 2)

multiple lounges

garden

pool

upscale / high quality fittings and furnishings

shared vehicle or driver

public coworking (hub) in the same building

Criteria may be changed in some cases:

• (stars) when only some events are organised
• (stars) when village/rural without bikes or transit, shopping must be organised
• (1-star) workroom may be swapped for ergo bedroom desks with 5+ facilities
• (marque) when studios or private units have cooking, community kitchen is not required
• (stars) †hybrid and flex living spaces do not currently qualify however this will be reviewed

✅ Are you a space operator? Learn more about the marque.

🚧 Classifications are being tested, and are currently displayed for all qualifying spaces. In future they will be shown only for spaces that participate. Conditions may be adjusted. Please send feedback if you feel the facilities at any space do not match up.