Basic understanding of share houses and their benefits for creators

What kind of building is a "share house"? We have summarized it in the following two points.
1. What is a share house?
2. Advantages of share houses for creators

What is a share house?

A shared house is a rental property where multiple people share a single residence. Generally, it has shared spaces such as a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, as well as each tenant's own room and private space.

In many properties, the management company cleans the shared spaces and stocks them, so you can spend less time on housework than in a property where you live alone.

For creators who have irregular lifestyles, we recommend properties with mini-kitchens in private rooms, like those for single-person living, or properties with large working spaces.

Benefits of share houses for creators

The benefits of creators living in a shared house include the ability to network with other creators from a variety of genres and to work in a concentrated environment.
Working alone can be a little stressful, but seeing others around you working just as hard can be inspiring.
I think a big advantage of living in a shared house is that it reduces living costs compared to living alone.

These properties come with more amenities than rooms for single people, and many of them have rent that is the same or cheaper than the price for single people.
Another attractive feature is that in many properties, utility bills are paid as a fixed amount every month, so the amount doesn't change regardless of the season.

The importance of a creative environment

I have summarized the importance of working in a creative environment for creators in two points below.
1. Shared house as a place for shared imagination 2. Interaction with residents from diverse backgrounds

Shared houses as a place for co-creation

Among the share houses, there are some that are exclusively for creators.
Since it brings together a variety of creators from different industries, it provides an opportunity for new ideas to be born.
It also gives creators an opportunity to use their skills together to do new work that they could not have done alone.

Interacting with residents from diverse backgrounds

Not only Japanese people but also many foreigners live in the share house.
In a share house exclusively for creators, creators with different specialties can interact with each other.
Another attraction of living in a shared house is that it allows you to come up with ideas that you would never come up with if you were living alone.

Points to consider when choosing a share house for creators

Here are three points that creators should consider when choosing a share house.
1. The importance of location 2. The quality of the shared spaces 3. Checking the backgrounds of the residents

Location matters

An important point to consider when choosing a share house is the location.
Due to the nature of their profession as creators, I think many people do not have a specific place of work.
In such cases, try looking for a share house with convenient access to major stations.

It is recommended to have a cafe or library nearby for when you want to change your mood and work outside.
It's also a good idea to choose a place near an art galleries or museums to generate new ideas.

The completeness of the shared space

There are some share houses where the condition for occupancy is that you must be a creator.
Such properties often have well-equipped shared spaces for creators. We recommend checking the following points when viewing the property.

· Wi-Fi speed: We recommend properties that have fast Wi-Fi for business use.
・Working space Some properties have meeting rooms where you can hold meetings and rooms where you can use a projector.
-Size of shared spaces If the shared spaces are too small, you may not be able to concentrate on your work.
Find out how much space there is for your tenants.
・Facilities in shared spaces There is a shared house with a studio for music-related creators.
Check the usage and rules.

Checking Resident Backgrounds

If you've looked around the property and found that you like it, ask about what kind of people the current tenants are.
When there are many creators in a similar genre, they can give each other advice and inspiration. On the other hand, when there are many creators in completely different genres, it can be a chance to come up with new ideas or collaborate to create something completely different.

Tips for enriching your life as a creator in a shared house

Here are three tips to enrich your life as a creator in a shared house.
1. Time management and ensuring privacy 2. Importance of communication with residents 3. Effective use of shared spaces

Time management and privacy

Since creators don't have a fixed work space such as a "office desk," it can be difficult to balance their work and personal lives.

Especially in a shared house, if you look into the common space during your break, you may see people working, which can throw off your balance.
In order to improve your performance when you're on the job, be sure to manage your time thoroughly each day and be conscious of clearly dividing your on and off time.

Your brain is most active four hours after waking up.
It is recommended to work in the morning as this is the time when you are most able to think clearly and are best suited for creative work.

The importance of communication with residents

The appeal of a shared house is that multiple people live in one residence, so you are closer to others than in a regular residence.
In order to build good relationships with other residents, be careful about how you use shared spaces and avoid making noise in your private room in a way that disturbs other residents.

Effective use of shared spaces

In typical shared houses, events such as welcome and farewell parties, seasonal events, and birthday parties are held.
In share houses where the tenants are all creators, in addition to the above, workshops are sometimes held.

It's a good idea to actively hold events, as this is a good opportunity for other residents to understand what kind of work you do and to find out what other residents do.

summary

Shared houses offer many benefits to creators, as they allow them to come up with new ideas and find people to collaborate with.
In addition to the property information, try to find a share house that suits your job and personality by considering the surrounding environment.
We hope this article will help creators find a share house.