In modern society, which can be evaluated as rapid urbanisation along with an increase in the ratio of single-person households, mega-trend of micro-living is naturally formed. Micro-living can be understood as life and physical space in which residents focus on the least essential elements except for unnecessary parts in their residence. Thus, micro-living is assessed as an ideal housing type for the modern society where socio-population changes and flexible forms of working conditions are possible.

European markets regarding micro-living have developed around Germany, France, the UK, and the Netherlands, and it can refer to Austria, Poland, Sweden, Spain, and Ireland as emerging markets the are rapidly growing. Therefore, this research aims to derive implications for activating of micro-living in Korea by analysing the possibility of the German micro-living market and the current status of major metropolitan cities showing rapid growth trend in Germany which is a representative country of continental Europe.

Year: 2020

Type: Academic Journal

Paper: Journal of Architecture & Urban Space

Publisher: AURI 

Keywords: Micro-living, Europe, German Market

URBAN REDEVELOPMENT IN ASPERN

Official Publication

The urban redevelopment, Aspern in Vienna, is a leading implemented case in Europe which is enhancing the utilisation of low-use public land.

READ MORE

CO-WORKING SPACE, HAFVEN

Official Publication

Located in Hannover, Hafven is the European-leading co-working space project which fosters and supports local startups.

READ MORE

TINY-RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX IN HANNOVER

Official Publication

Hannover, which is considering the realisation of a sustainable community-centred life as the continuous growth of population, has announced a plan for Eco-village.

READ MORE