# Compact Hexahedron Houses The Cube Home by Justin Chong Encourages Minimal Living By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-home References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/10/29/home-sweet-cube/) The Cube Home may seem very small, but that is the point. It is a [compact house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house) that encourages [minimal living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon). Everything that a person could possibly need is packed into a 3 meter by 3 meter space. Considering that some people literally live in boxes, the Cube Home is actually a great alternative. Designed by Justin Chong, the Cube Home is strategically comprised of a bathroom with a water saving shower and toilet, kitchen with an induction stove and small fridge, eating area for four and bed for two. It even has a [little storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerceaux) to spare. From its polished wood detail to its sharp lines and large skylight, the Cube Home is a stylish place to live. Not to mention that is would be very cost-effective and eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimal Living:** The trend towards compact and minimalist living spaces as a response to increasing urbanization and housing affordability issues. - **Micro-housing:** The trend towards designing and building more efficient and compact living spaces that maximize the use of every square inch for urban dwellers. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The trend towards designing and building eco-friendly and energy-efficient living spaces that reduce the carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** The industry could explore developing and marketing cost-effective and eco-friendly micro-housing solutions tailored to urban millennials on a budget. - **Architecture:** The industry could embrace the possibilities of sustainable architecture in creating compact living spaces that balance function, form, and environmental impact. - **Interior Design:** The industry could focus on creating innovative and space-efficient furniture and decor solutions that maximize the use and functionality of micro-homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [Space-Conscious Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md)