# Nanoscale Nomadic Abodes The ‘Nine Tiny Feet' Cabin is a Practical and Portable Pad By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-tiny-feet-cabin References: [ninetinyfeet](http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/2009/05/updated-design-mini-cabin/) With a soft spot for sustainability and one's ecological footprint, Michael Janzen has designed this 'Nine Tiny Feet' cabin, which will perform [off the grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) with its [12-volt solar electric system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000). The 'Nine Tiny Feet' cabin is equipped with a toilet, a shower and a mini kitchen with a sink, stove and cooler. With a floor plan that will accommodate a standing person, a porch, a fold-out bed tucked away and all of the necessary amenities for a [fully functional portable home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-tiny-house), the 'Nine Tiny Feet' cabin is about as small as you could conceivably construct a living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Living:** The trend towards sustainable living opportunities presents disruptive innovation in the development of portable, off-the-grid homes. - **Tiny Homes:** The growing popularity of tiny homes generates disruptive innovation opportunities in designing compact living spaces with all necessary amenities. - **Off-grid Solutions:** The demand for off-grid solutions, such as the 12-volt solar electric system in the 'Nine Tiny Feet' cabin, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in renewable energy and self-sufficient living. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore innovative designs for sustainable and compact living spaces like the 'Nine Tiny Feet' cabin. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the demand for off-grid solutions by developing more efficient and affordable solar electric systems. - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can tap into the tiny home trend by offering products and services tailored to the unique needs of compact living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [National Park-Inspired Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-tiny-house.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Space-Conscious Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet.md) - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Minimal Portable Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddock-paradise.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md)