How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer), Grace Kim

Loneliness doesn t always stem from being alone. For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us and it s often the result of the homes we live in. She shares an ageold antidote to isolation: cohousing, a way of living where people choose to share space with their neighbors, get to know them, and look after them. Rethink your home and how you live in it with this eyeopening talk. Check out more TED talks: The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: Like TED on Facebook: Subscribe to our channel: