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 age-old 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 eye-opening talk.

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

How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer)

Cohousing, an intentional community model, fosters social connections, combating the isolation often bred by modern living.

Eating together acts as a cornerstone of cohousing, elevating community spirit ('communitas') and fostering closer bonds.

Isolation poses significant health risks; cohousing offers a life-saving antidote, emphasizing community over isolation.