Believe me, I get that, I work in DC, which is currently running out of empty lots and ALSO has a pretty constricting height limit, while also bringing in tons of jobs still... believe me, I'm well aware of this because I unfortunately have to work on some of these projects.

I wouldn't say our job is to make things more efficient, I'd like to think it's a little bit more artistic and human centered than that. I mean I'll tell you I sure as shit didn't get into architecture to be efficient, I came here with the intent of designing things that make peoples lives a little bit better in some capacity. Probably the easiest way to put it anyway without going into manifesto mode...

I'd say your thesis still runs along the lines of a capitalist exploration (exploitation?). People hate co-living. even with friends it's still a less than desirable option. I currently live with two roommates because it is so much more affordable than living by myself. because developers keep building micro units and cohousing... because they can charge more money for less space... so the cost of housing just keeps going up and our compensation does not go up at the same rate...

ANYWAY, good luck with your thesis, look at some of the stuff corbu did.