Community House Network

Futurist Playground is growing a network of community houses as a place for people to share the objective value-decisioning process together within existing cities. The community helps support the lifestyle, and members benefit from applying the process together to create a fun social environment. By living a positive-impact lifestyle and using the values of abundance, social cohesion and collaboration are maximized.

What are the benefits of joining a community house?

Collaborative

Apply the Positive Lifestyle Toolkit more easily with others.

Affordable

Save money by pooling and sharing resources.

Eco-Aware

Improve your environmental impact by increasing efficiency and reducing waste.

Meaningful

Identify and solve design challenges that improve the quality of life for everyone.

Flexible

Contribute based on your individual interests and personal situation.

Social

Enjoy ample opportunities to socialize, collaborate, learn and play with others.

Fulfilling

Participate in group games, classes, workshops and skill building activities.

Privacy-Minded

Have access to peace and quiet when you need it through established room etiquette and room reservation.

Accessible

Gain access to the entire cohousing network.

Shared Vision

Help contribute to the design and building of Abundance-Based Community Developments.

What does a community house look like?

Below is one example of applying the positive lifestyle toolkit to create a fulfilling, healthy, and efficient cohousing environment.

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Sleeping pods	Environmentally-controlled resting spaces (ECRS) provide efficient, private, sound proof, and comfortable places to rest or sleep	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: shelter, rest/sleep Protection and safety: survival of body Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance	Much less energy is required to heat/cool a small space than an entire room When space is used more efficiently, capacity increases

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Private Reserved Room/Space	Reserve private rooms for sleeping or intimacy with partners	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Love & Compassion Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: shelter, energy, rest/sleep Protection and safety: abundance of resources Belongingness & Love: intimate and fulfilling relationships Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration	When space is used more efficiently, capacity increases
Offer AirBnB Lodging	Offer unused rooms for guests and travelers	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Love & Compassion Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: shelter, energy, rest/sleep Protection and safety: abundance of resources Belongingness & Love: intimate and fulfilling relationships Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Make revenue by offering unused spaces for rent
Murphy Bed	Folded bed can transform any room for sleeping, and provides floor and storage space when not being used	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: shelter, rest/sleep Protection and safety: survival of body Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance	When space is used more efficiently, capacity increases

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Car-Sharing Service	Share cars with members of the house as well as public	Freedom Efficiency Discovery & Exploration Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Protection and safety: bundance of resources Self-actualization: play, spontaneity, exploration	Reduce the number of cars needed by optimizing usage Make revenue by renting out access to unused vehicles
Fitness equipment	Create a micro-gym with no membership dues	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Abundance Openness Intrinsic Motivation	Biological: energy, physical activity Protection and safety: abundance of resources Esteem: feeling of fulfillment, purpose and direction, confidence and accomplishment Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Eliminate need to travel to public fitness center Collective cost savings

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Composting & Aquaponic Hydroponic Gardens	Grow fresh local & organic produce	Freedom Efficiency Wellness	Biological: nutrition, water Protection and safety: abundance of resources and of health Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance	Reduce or eliminate food transportation and waste Reduce or eliminate need to buy produce
Community Supported Agriculture Program	Share excess food by joining or starting a neighborhood CSA program	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Love & Compassion Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: nutrition, water Protection and safety: abundance of resources and of health Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance Esteem: confidence and accomplishment	Reduce or eliminate food transportation and waste Make revenue by selling excess food
Baxter Bot	Collectively acquire a self-learning robot to cook, clean, and do maintenance	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Abundance Openness	Biological: energy, rest/sleep, physical activity, homeostasis Protection and safety: abundance of resources and of health Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Eliminate undesirable work Eliminate dangerous work

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Communal Meals	Cook, socialize and bond over meals with housemates	Efficiency Wellness Love & Compassion Openness Shared Vision	Biological: nutrition, water, shelter, homeostasis Protection and safety: protection of community Esteem: feeling of fulfillment Belongingness & Love: intimate and fulfilling relationships Cognition: knowledge and understanding, meaning and self-awareness Self-actualization:lack of prejudice, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Collective cost savings from planning and buying in bulk Reduce individual efort spent preparing meals
Group Games	Schedule big group games or a quiet game for two	Discovery & Exploration Love & Compassion Shared Vision	Protection and safety: protection of community Esteem: feeling of fulfillment Belongingness & Love: intimate and fulfilling relationships Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Build strong bonds with housemates
Host Classes/Workshops	Host Yoga/Meditation/Art/Fitness classes and workshops for housemates or the public	Freedom Efficiency Discovery & Exploration Wellness Love & Compassion Abundance Openness Shared Vision Intrinsic Motivation	Biological: energy, rest/sleep, physical activity, homeostasis Protection and safety: protection of community, abundance of resources and of health Esteem: feeling of fulfillment, purpose and direction, confidence and accomplishment Belongingness & Love: intimate and fulfilling relationships Cognition: knowledge and understanding, meaning and self-awareness Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Make revenue by hosting classes for the public, and reduce money spent on going to those activities elsewhere

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Composting and bio-digester toilets	Use beneficial bacteria to break down waste	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance	Biological: homeostasis Protection and safety: survival of body, abundance of health	Reduce or eliminate need for contributing to sewer and produce bio-gass/fertilizer
Greywater recirculating/recycling showers	Reuse water for showers, toilets, and watering plants	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance	Biological: homeostasis Protection and safety: survival of body, abundance of health	Reduce usage and waste of fresh water

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Quiet study/work/reading space	Dedicated distraction-free quiet space	Freedom Efficiency Discovery & Exploration Love & Compassion Abundance Openness Shared Vision Intrinsic Motivation	Protection and safety: protection of community, abundance of resources Esteem: feeling of fulfillment, purpose and direction, confidence and accomplishment Cognition: knowledge and understanding Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration	Maximize cohesion by establishing a place for everyone’s needs
Murphy Bed	Folded bed can transform any room for sleeping, and provides floor and storage space when not being used	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: shelter, rest/sleep Protection and safety: survival of body Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance	When space is used more efficiently, capacity increases

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Entertainment/game room	Space for playing games, watching movies, and relaxing with friends	Discovery & Exploration Love & Compassion Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Protection and safety: protection of community Esteem: feeling of fulfillment Belongingness & Love: intimate and fulfilling relationships Cognition: knowledge and understanding, meaning and self-awareness Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Sharing games/electronics reduces waste and duplication
Murphy Bed	Folded bed can transform any room for sleeping, and provides floor and storage space when not being used	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: shelter, rest/sleep Protection and safety: survival of body Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance	When space is used more efficiently, capacity increases

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Item Library	Be wealthy with less by creating a system of access with the sharing of tools, gadgets and books	Freedom Efficiency Discovery & Exploration Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision Intrinsic Motivation	Protection and safety: survival of body, protection of community, abundance of resources and of health Esteem: feeling of fulfillment Cognition: knowledge and understanding Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Sharing resources reduces duplication, consumption, space used, and waste Sharing enables higher quality and more diverse items to be acquired Items that are catalogued and organized are much easier to find and access
Murphy Bed	Folded bed can transform any room for sleeping, and provides floor and storage space when not being used	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision	Biological: shelter, rest/sleep Protection and safety: survival of body Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance	When space is used more efficiently, capacity increases

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Renewable energy	Energy from windmills and solar panels is utilized more efficiently with a bigger house of users	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance	Biological: nutrition, water Protection and safety: abundance of resources and of health	Reduce electricity usage Reduce money spent on utility bills
Rain-water storage	Collect rain runnoff for drinking, gardening, and bathing	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance	Biological: nutrition, water Protection and safety: bundance of resources and of health	Reduce water usage Reduce money spent on utility bills

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Micro makers space	Share powerful tools like 3D-printers, laser-cutters, and CNC-machines	Freedom Efficiency Discovery & Exploration Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision Intrinsic Motivation	Protection and safety: abundance of resources Esteem: feeling of fulfillment, purpose and direction, confidence and accomplishment Cognition: knowledge and understanding, meaning and self-awareness Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Optimize space efficiency Collective cost savings

Idea/Technology	Application	Values Applied	Needs Met	Other Benefits
Recreation space	Enjoy access to amenities like pool, spa, garden, and space for field games	Freedom Discovery & Exploration Wellness Love & Compassion Regeneration Abundance Openness	Biological: energy, rest/sleep, physical activity, homeostasis Protection and safety: survival of body, protection of community, abundance of resources and of health Esteem: feeling of fulfillment, purpose and direction, confidence and accomplishment Belongingness & Love: intimate and fulfilling relationships Cognition: knowledge and understanding, meaning and self-awareness Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance Self-actualization: Continuously fulfilling ones full potential, lack of prejudice, play, flow, creativity, spontaneity, exploration Transcendence: Supporting others to self-actualize	Creating a local oasis cuts down on travel time to parks or fitness centers
Organic Permaculture & hydroponic garden	Grow local, organic food and sell excess to the neighborhood	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance Openness Shared Vision Intrinsic Motivation	Biological: nutrition, water Protection and safety: abundance of resources and of health Esteem: feeling of fulfillment, purpose and direction, confidence and accomplishment Cognition: knowledge and understanding, meaning Aesthetic: natural beauty and balance, form and color, symmetry and elegance	Reduce or eliminate need to buy/transport produce Make revenue by selling excess food
Solar oven and heater	Heat water for bathing and food for meals without electricity	Freedom Efficiency Wellness Regeneration Abundance	Biological: nutrition Protection and safety: abundance of resources and of health	Reduce electricity usage Reduce money spent on utility bills

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