Gamified Cohousing Oy

EU Legislative Interests

Gamified Cohousing Oy contributes to and seeks to influence the following EU legislative proposals and strategies: Renovation Wave Strategy (COM(2020) 662 final) We promote regulatory flexibility that allows end-users to initiate and co-design renovation of existing buildings, especially in rural and heritage contexts. New European Bauhaus Initiative As a 2025 NEB Prize finalist, we support the integration of design, sustainability, and inclusion into EU renovation and urban development policies. Proposal for a Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (recast) – COM(2021) 802 final We advocate for proportional compliance mechanisms that account for user-led, low-impact renovation of shared spaces and micro-communities. Social Economy Action Plan (COM(2021) 778 final) We promote recognition of cooperative, participatory housing models within the EU’s definitions of social economy actors and support more inclusive access to funding and procurement. Long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas – COM(2021) 345 final We support policy incentives for rural regeneration via adaptive reuse of vacant public infrastructure into cohousing and coworking. Urban Agenda for the EU: Partnerships on Housing and Circular Economy We propose clearer guidelines for user-led adaptive reuse within Member States' implementation of circular renovation strategies.

Communication Activities

Gamified Cohousing Oy has engaged in multiple communication activities aligned with the EU policies listed above: New European Bauhaus Prize finalist 2025 We produced a promotional video highlighting the NEB values of sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics in the context of user-led building renovation. This was submitted and accepted as part of the NEB Prize application process. Publications & Policy Articles We co-authored an article in ARK – Finnish Architectural Review (March 2025), titled “Let’s take a pause on the new Museum of Architecture and Design”, calling for a participatory, sustainable approach to public building projects. This article was referenced in European design circles and relates to NEB and Renovation Wave goals. Architectural Democracy Podcast Series Through our podcast (in collaboration with Caisa Cultural Centre, Helsinki), we’ve published episodes discussing participatory renovation, circular architecture, and heritage reuse in the context of EU goals, including conversations with architects, policymakers, and cultural leaders. Re Renovate Symposiums (2024–2026) We have organized and are expanding the Re Renovate international symposium series (Helsinki 2024, Venice 2025, Oulu 2026), engaging cultural stakeholders, academics, and civil society on adaptive reuse and circular renovation. These events support the Renovation Wave, Rural Vision, and NEB policies. Participation in EU-related platforms Our project and methodology have been featured in meetings with embassies, Creative Europe networks, and local municipalities applying EU regional and cultural funding.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

We are not formal members of any associations, federations, or confederations at EU level. However, we maintain active collaborations and project-based partnerships with a broad range of academic, cultural, professional, and institutional actors, including: Academic & Research Institutions: Metropolia University of Applied Sciences University of Sydney Aalto University Università Iuav di Venezia (IUAV) Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Kpedu – Central Ostrobothnia Vocational Education Consortium OSAO – Oulu Vocational College Concreto Academy Cultural & Artistic Partners: Mälkiä-Kanavansuu Residents’ Association K&C ry Promotion Centre for Folk Music and Folk Dance (KEK) Folk Music Association Rällä The Irish Music Society of Oulu Oulu Culture Events Association World Music School Helsinki ry Air Guitar World Championships TaikaBox ry Factum Foundation ARK – Finnish Architectural Review Caisa Cultural Centre, Helsinki Professional & Industry Associations: PROTO – Association of Northern Finnish Designers Northern Finland SAFA – Finnish Association of Architects RIA – The Association of Construction Engineers and Architects HouseEurope! Initiative Aalto Siilo Arctic Construction Cluster Finland Companies & Foundations: JK Associates Parmaco Oy Worldpackers Coliving Governmental & EU Institutions: Business Finland BusinessOulu Oulu2026 – European Capital of Culture Instituto Ibero-Americano de Finlândia New European Bauhaus Prizes (European Commission) While these are not formal memberships, they represent ongoing or recent collaboration and exchange relevant to the scope of activities covered by this registration.

Organisation Members

We do not operate a membership model. Gamified Cohousing Oy is a standalone social enterprise, but we are closely affiliated with: Architectural Democracy Oy – a think tank and strategic partner with shared leadership and overlapping initiatives Gamified Cohousing project network – this includes various participatory renovation and cohousing sites across Finland (e.g. Kajaani, Lappeenranta, Saukkola), coordinated by the same team We have no subsidiaries or controlled entities beyond those listed above. No third-party entity is included under our single registration.

Additional Information

The declared estimate of < €10,000 covers all interest representation activities carried out by Gamified Cohousing Oy in 2024. These activities were limited in scope and included: • ~10% of the CEO’s time and ~10% of a project architect’s time, • Proportional office and admin expenses, • Limited travel and communication efforts linked to EU events and the NEB Prizes. We did not outsource lobbying to intermediaries, nor run advocacy campaigns during this period. We received no EU grants and had no formal EU-funded projects in 2024. Total estimated cost of EU-level engagement: approx. €3,200. Full annual expenditure of the company was €16,594.47 (based on our financial statement 2024). The cost estimate is proportionally accurate based on staff time and relevant operational costs.