Classifications

Stars are issued to coliving spaces in a similar way as hotels —non subjectively— for actual facilities, not for opinions from reviews nor how 'nice' it is. Operators self-certify that their facilities are as described, meeting expectations and needs. This is free and non-exclusive.

The Coliving Community marque

Any space meeting very basic miniumus may display the marque, identifying themselves as an active part of the wider ecosystem: (Manager/operator? Learn more…)

• enough capacity to actually have a dynamic community
• some structured community gatherings at the space
• shared lounge, kitchen (or meals available) and laundry

Every community is different, therefore spaces may support theirs with facilities at differing levels, generally focussed around:

• 🎪 community
• hands-off events — the owner, a manager or staff member may arrange, yet is not an active participant
• particpatory organisation — activities are informally coordinated, usually over meals, in a chatgroup, on an events board, …
• structured facilition — somebody is responsible for the community day-to-day as an active member themselves, hosting a regular planning meeting (usually a weekly 'family meal')
• ⌨️ workspace
• non-dedicated — e.g. only a dining table, and relaxed seating such as sofas, but this can cause 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, adjustable seats, proper desk heights and good lighting

Star classifications

Promote suitability and appeal for remote workers and workations — offering facilities that support this well, around other professionally-oriented members.

1 star

• likely both ergonomic workspace and structured community facilitation
• else if one is just okay (workroom, ergo bedroom desk, regular events, particpatory), either:
  • one great (multiple workspaces, magical community)
  • 5 extra facilities and no short-stays
• fast internet (fibre or Starlink)

2 stars

• definately both ergonomic coworking and structured community facilitation
• no short-stays
• not dispersed
• callspace

3 stars

• multiple dedicated ergonomic workspaces and multiple lounges for both focus/quiet and casual/lively moods
• else either with more extra facilities
• 5 extra facilities, including
• transit or pickup
• pro network

Extra facilities

transit at door or bikes

outdoor space

call space either dedicated room/booth or bedroom desk

pro internet using a performance router and wired hotspots suitable for uninterrupted roaming (e.g. UniFi, not basic ISP-provided equipment)

room cleaning

monitors (4K+)

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

good views giving a wide outlook (not just nice surroundings)

meals or meal-rota

premium (count as 2)

multiple lounges offering both quiet/library and lively moods (open plan counts as one if adequate capacity)

garden

pool

upscale having high quality fittings and furnishings

shared vehicle or driver

public coworking (hub) in the same building

Adjustments

• (stars) when village/rural without bikes or transit, shopping must be organised
• (2 stars) capacity of 6 if having extra facilities
• (1 star) may qualify with occasional events and other community connections
• (2 stars) not dispersed unless having extra facilities
• (marque) when studios or private units have cooking, community kitchen is not required

Hybrid and flex living spaces do not currently qualify however this is in review.

Capacity

For the minium this is considered as the sum of private units at single-occupancy, plus 70% occupancy for beds in shared rooms. Any room or bed reserved for a community manager or facilitator should be included as they are also part of the community.

🚧 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.