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in the Mesh is virtually unlimited. For individuals who are willing to live or work together, even space itself becomes a shareable physical resource. For example, coworking spaces provide freelancers access to stimulating, hot-desk environments where people work side by side, collaborate, and share best practices. Shared living arrangements and apartment sublets also fall into this category. Mesh organizations commonly use Internet-enabled platforms to connect renters with property owners in an effort to make the renting process more efficient.

As people begin to reconsider what’s valuable and important, many see the need for new models that blend social and environmental values with economic viability—the need to work together in high-performing systems. But where might this collaboration take place? At the Hub. It’s a coworking space, event series, and professional toolset for a community of more than 5,000 social and environmental change agents. Hub spaces connect members to increase idea flow and collaboration through peer-to-peer mentoring, professional consulting, and brown bag dialogues. The Hub offers five levels of membership, priced according to designated hours of desk time. Through membership, changemakers also gain access to more than twenty global Hub locations and the ability to connect virtually through Hub+, an online social networking platform.

Citizen Space: Coworking space located in San Francisco, California.

http://citizenspace.us

Cubes&Crayons: Office space with on-site child care in Mountain View, California.

http://cubes.otcsf.com

HIP Housing: Living arrangement in which two or more unrelated people share a home or an apartment.

http://www.hiphousing.org

In Good Company: Shared workspace for female business owners.

http://www.ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com

Instant: Matches businesses with available office space.

http://www.instantoffices.com

Roomster: Online community for roommate shares, apartments, and sublets.

http://www.roomster.com

SuiteMatch: Web site for finding and posting shared office space.

http://suitematch.com

The Real Estate-XChange: Real estate listings.

http://www.therealestate-xchange.com

thinkspace: Provides shared coworking space, virtual offices, and meeting rooms.

http://thinkspace.com

Workspring: Offers modern studio workspace for rent.

http://www.workspring.com

HOME EXCHANGE ORGANIZATIONS

Real estate exchange organizations arrange home swaps between members on both short-term and permanent bases. Signing up for a membership will allow you to list multiple properties, participate in home exchanges during prime-time weeks, link to a personal Web site from your listings, and gain access to a complete list of available properties. Some home exchange companies cater exclusively to specific demographics, such as teachers on sabbatical.

Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) is an online platform where homeowners advertise vacation properties and travelers find affordable, private accommodations around the world. For just under $300 a year, you can join VRBO, create a profile, and list your properties. Over 85,000 individual property owners currently offer their homes through the online platform, giving travelers access to over 130,000 listings in one hundred countries. Travelers now choose from private rental properties and fine private homes, condos, and apartments offered through management companies and rental agencies. With VRBO, travelers get big savings on nightly rates, unbeatable privacy, and all the comforts of home.

Aussie House Swap: Online home exchange company.

http://www.aussiehouseswap.com.au

Best House Swap: Facilitates permanent real estate exchanges.

http://besthouseswap.com

Exchange deMaison: Facilitates international home exchange.

http://www.echangeimmo.com

Exclusive Resorts: Global luxury home and resort travel club.

http://www.exclusiveresorts.com

Pad4Pad: Real estate Web site where users find vacation swaps, houses for sale,