# Sustainable Minimalist Tiny Homes Dolphin Sands Studio is Located on Australia's Tasmanian Shores By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-sands-studio References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/03/15/this-tiny-timber-home-was-inspired-by-a-slide-viewer-to-give-guests-the-best-views-of-tasmanias-coastline/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-tiny-timber-home-was-inspired-by-a-slide-viewer-to-give-guests-the-best-views-of-tasmanias-coastline) & [mattwilliams.au](https://www.mattwilliams.com.au/) Matt Williams Architects designed the sustainable [Dolphin Sands Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-villa) to bring its residents as close to Australia's Tasmanian shores as possible. The Tasmania-based architecture firm specializes in sustainable architecture. Its latest undertaking is a 36 square meter tiny home, located mere yards away from the ocean's shore. The Dolphin Sands Studio is made from [timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat) and boasts a triangular shape. Its materials were locally sourced, and it will function as a guest house for the client's main residence, located a few meters back. Its unique triangular shape was inspired by the shape and purpose of a vintage slide viewer. Overall, the [sustainable tiny house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana) is designed to capture the best views of the surrounding landscape without disrupting its environment. Image Credit: Matt Williams Architects ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Tiny Homes:** The growing trend for living and traveling in sustainable tiny homes opens up opportunities for businesses to design innovative eco-friendly living spaces. - **Locally Sourced Materials:** The trend towards using locally sourced materials in sustainable architecture provides opportunities for businesses in the building supply chain to support eco-friendly construction. - **Minimalist Architecture:** Minimalist architecture continues to be a trend that provides opportunities for businesses to create innovative, sustainable and space-efficient designs in architecture and interior design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Architecture:** The sustainable architecture industry is poised for growth with business opportunities offering eco-friendly design, materials and construction solutions. - **Building Supply Chain:** The building supply chain industry can benefit from providing locally sourced materials for sustainable architecture and construction projects, creating an economic impact for local communities. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry is poised for growth opportunities, with potential for creative and innovative design solutions for sustainable, space-efficient and minimalist tiny homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beachfront-Inspired Small Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beach-home.md) - [Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini.md) - [Miniature Seaside Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcgee.md) - [Window-Walled Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arthur-mini.md) - [Dolphin-Shaped Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-villa.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Minimal Coastal Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretpec.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Compact Net-Zero Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv.md)