# Compact Dorm Rooms The Sleeping Pod is a Dorm Room Contained in a Surprisingly Small Space By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-pod References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/yazdani-studio-cannondesign-sleeping-pods/37442/) & [cannondesign](http://www.cannondesign.com/our-work/overview/) The Sleeping Pod is a compact living unit, developed by the Yazdani Studio of international design firm CannonDesign, that will serve as [compact living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype) for the [University of Utah's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre) Lassonde Studios. A total of 80 pods will be included in the Lassonde Institute's hacker space. The Sleeping Pods are built from interlocking [plywood with fiberglass outer shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod). They are equipped with hook-ups that can be plugged into the air conditioning, electricity and water connections. The units can be shifted around if needed using a container dolly or pallet jack. The standard layout version of the Sleeping Pod offers room for all the elements of a typical dorm room. This project proves that stylish compact living is absolutely achievable without compromising on qualify of life, and indeed while boosting it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Living:** The trend of compact living spaces is disrupting traditional dorm room designs, creating opportunities for innovative and space-saving solutions. - **Modular Furniture:** Modular furniture designs are revolutionizing the way we utilize small living spaces, offering versatility and customization options for compact dorm rooms. - **Sustainable Housing:** The development of eco-friendly and sustainable dorm room solutions is transforming the way universities approach student housing, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of compact living spaces by creating innovative and functional furniture designs tailored for small dorm rooms. - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to reimagine and redesign traditional dorm room layouts, incorporating modular and sustainable features to optimize space utilization. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can explore the market potential of compact student housing solutions, providing affordable and efficient living spaces for universities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Vertical Nap Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napping-pods.md) - [Compact Work Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-tiny-homes-1.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-collection.md) - [Sound-Proof Meditation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-pod.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md)