drethelin comments on Open Thread, December 16-31, 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: drethelin 23 December 2012 08:46:38PM 2 points [-]

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.

Comment author: hesperidia 23 December 2012 11:47:31PM 4 points [-]

I don't know if there's a consensus, but this sounds vaguely like the concept of "intentional communities".

Comment author: fubarobfusco 28 December 2012 08:48:26AM 0 points [-]

Also "cohousing", which sometimes entails adapting or remodeling architecture to better suit the community needs.

Comment author: curiousepic 26 December 2012 05:08:21PM 1 point [-]

What//where is this "Paleo document"?

Comment author: drethelin 26 December 2012 09:52:49PM 0 points [-]

I can't seem to find it. I hope I didn't imagine it!