2. Exploring service opportunities in Condominiums
Investigated existing services
Interviewed residents
Concept mapping & blueprinting
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3. OPPORTUNITY
People don’t know their neighbors.
Lack of interaction and community in
residential buildings.
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4. “Do you know your neighbors?”
“No”
“Interested in community?”
“Not really, more focused Do you know your neighbors?
on family” “yes, and I value their friendship
-family greatly”
Interested in community?
“Yes, I would like to help
others...connect to one another...”
-single male
Some people say....
Do you know your neighbors?
“I say hi every now and then but in
general I don’t care”
Interested in community?
“As long as I get my privacy”
-single female
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8. Why InHouse?
*InHouse allows residents to have a connection
with each other and their community.
*Sharing saves resources.
*Gives residents the opportunity to care for one
another, through teaching and learning.
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21. Basic Business Model
-Building management companies contact
InHouse
-Management pays InHouse directly
-Various membership plan options
-Building charges fee to residents as part
of annual maintenance
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22. Future Business moves
-Buildings nearby connect
-College Dorms (book sharing)
-Public program
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