# Inclusive Student Micro Dwellings The 'Nano Studio' Micro Apartment Design is 140-Square-Feet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-design References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2016/02/25/this-140-square-foot-micro-apartment-is-a-prototype-for-student-housing/) & [vancouver.housing.ubc](http://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/rooms/nano/) Despite many educational residences deterring students from cooking food in their units, the '[Nano Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house)' is a micro apartment design that's intended to encourage this and more. Created by the [University of British Columbia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre), the 'Nano Studio' apartment is a prototype housing design that's intended to give students access to [affordable housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1). The 140-square-foot micro apartment is indeed tiny, but gives students all their own amenities including a bed, desk, cooking area and three-piece washroom. The bed folds up to reveal a desk to help utilize the space more efficiently. As urban real estate reaches all-time peaks, the 'Nano Studio' micro apartment design shows what could be in store for future student housing, but that could also work for traditional residents too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Micro Apartments:** The 'Nano Studio' micro apartment design demonstrates the trend for compact, affordable living spaces for students and potential residents. - **Encouraging In-unit Cooking:** The 'Nano Studio' micro apartment design highlights the trend of promoting cooking facilities within small living spaces, catering to the needs of independent students and residents. - **Optimizing Space Efficiency:** The 'Nano Studio' micro apartment design showcases the trend of prioritizing space utilization through folding furniture and multifunctional layouts, presenting an opportunity for innovative furniture solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The 'Nano Studio' micro apartment design opens up opportunities for real estate companies to develop and offer affordable, compact living spaces. - **Furniture:** The 'Nano Studio' micro apartment design creates a demand for innovative and multifunctional furniture solutions that maximize space in compact living environments. - **Education:** The 'Nano Studio' micro apartment design provides a potential blueprint for educational institutions to address the need for affordable on-campus housing for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Multifunctional Small Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mescla.md) - [Spacious Backyard Studio Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-park-studio.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md) - [$1 Tiny Apartment Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-apartment-rental.md) - [Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tarta-piccola.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md)