Self-Sufficient Community through the Concepts of Collective Living and Universal Housing

The idea of self-sufficient community is noble as the awareness for the protection of environment grows. There is tendency for a community to become less cohesive due to different socio-cultural backgrounds. Thus communal– based activities (including green initiatives) which promote collective living can be implemented to inculcate community spirit. Housing development is a community and should have collective spaces for defined communal activities. For the internal layout, Universal Housing Design is ideal as the needs of diverse people and abilities over time are addressed. The paper advocates collective living strategies and Universal Housing Design principles towards achieving a self-sufficient community.