Fifteen strangers share a house; Bird’s sustainability pitch
Design and Architecture · KCRW
August 20, 201930m 2s
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Show Notes
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A large two-story Craftsman house on a residential street in Koreatown has been subdivided into 15 single-occupancy bedrooms and bathrooms, and common living and dining areas. “Cohaus” creates community and adds density without changing the architecture. But at least one neighbor is not happy with this arrangement. We find out why.</span></p>
<p>And, Bird electric scooters are everywhere. But critics say they’re not as eco-friendly as the company has presented them. Bird’s head of sustainability explains what the company is doing to overcome the impact of building, distributing and powering e-scooters.</p>