akiyaDAO is a society of artists, makers, and architects restoring abandoned houses in Japan into art installations, community spaces, and interactive habitats.

We are a community-driven project dedicated to creating spaces that are in harmony with the local environment.

We have open-sourced our process and research in an online playbook for others to learn from. In our community of 1,000+ people, there are already members who have committed to purchasing property near our base. Through our project, we are actively supporting a network of home owners in acquiring, renovating, and operating properties in tight-knit regions for cohabitation and coworking.

During this grant round, we are looking to crowdfund for renovations for our first community home, which will be hosting build weeks, and 2 additional residency programs in 2024.