Course Adoptions

Education for the empowerment and advancement of your community

Through these educational courses, students can gain a deep understanding of how to foster inclusive, supportive environments that prioritize social cohesion, well-being, and collective empowerment. By learning about the specific needs of different populations, students are better prepared to create communities that are not only livable but also enriching and accessible to all members. These courses also emphasize the importance of sustainability. By learning about the sustainable aspects of cohousing—such as energy-efficient building techniques, shared resource management, and green technologies—students can contribute to the development of eco-friendly, low-impact communities. This knowledge enhances the sustainability of both new and existing communities, ensuring they can thrive for generations to come.

Charles Durrett in his teaching, emphasizes the principles of community architecture and participatory design, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for affordable housing, mixed-use projects, public buildings, and institutional and educational infrastructures. He believes in the importance empowering students to address real-world challenges, particularly in the context of housing.

Available Courses

Study group 1 - aging successfully

Become a key facilitator in inspiring and empowering seniors to age in peace by fostering community life. If you’re interested in driving change and seeing proactive results, this training helps build a network of facilitators who can create senior cohousing and a strong web of resources for all.

Affordable and Energy Efficient Cohousing

In this workshop series, participants will learn how to build their dream residential community with affordability and sustainability top of mind.

Neuro-inclusive Community living

Explore the latest developments shaping neuro-inclusive communities, including policies, programs, and societal shifts. By examining successful initiatives, we will provide guidance on fostering inclusive environments, advocating for belonging, accessibility, and social integration.

Grassroots Organizing

Learn the essential steps to successfully launch a local project through grassroots organizing, exploring real-world examples of projects and gaining insights on how to build the momentum needed to move from concept to reality.

How to address homelessness in your town

In this workshop, you’ll learn the dynamics of addressing homelessness in your community. This program is for activists, legislators, municipal employees, architects, planners, designers, urban volunteers, and all good citizens that see the travesty of our time.

The Architecture of Cohousing

In this class, Charles Durrett, a leading expert in cohousing design with over 55 communities created across North America, will share his extensive knowledge to help aspiring designers create high-quality, high-functioning cohousing communities.