. >> reporter: alvina is showing her newest guests around the renovated loft she calls the future of housing. >> we're in the sharing economy. people are sharing their homes, cars. >> reporter: beck is the founder of pod share, a membership-based residence designed for people who are on vacation or staying in the area on a temporary basis. it's part of a movement toward co-living, more buildings are popping up around the nation with a dorm-like atmosphere. this one in new york called we live offers modern amenities where residents can live, eat, and exercise together. >> pod share is a no frills version of the same concept. a stay here costs only $40 to $50 a night. that price includes a bed, tv, and storage area. what's missing is privacy. every pod is wide open to encourage interaction with other guests. >> give up a little bit of privacy and gain a whole lot of social ability or collisions as we call it here. >> reporter: those collisions often come in common areas like the shared kitchen. these millennials became friends while staying here. >> i like sharing everything. it's fun.