BOZEMAN COHOUSING, 2025

Bozeman, MT

Bozeman Cohousing is the first net-zero energy cohousing community in the United States and Montana’s first cohousing development. Designed through a participatory process with future residents, the 43-home community integrates compact, high-performance dwellings with vibrant shared spaces that foster connection, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. The pedestrian-oriented site prioritizes walkability and social interaction while achieving all-electric, net-zero energy performance through passive design and efficient systems. Built during the COVID-19 pandemic amid rising costs, the project remained affordable through community-led decision-making. Bozeman Cohousing exemplifies how thoughtful, inclusive design can merge sustainability, affordability, and social resilience within a replicable development model.

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Project Team: Erik Bonnett, Mathilde Berthe, Autumn Eastmark
www.cohabdesign.com