# 500-Square-Foot Homes Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture Designs Small East Village Apartment By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-east-village-apartment References: [woohome](http://www.woohome.com/architecture/small-studio-apartment) & [jpda.net](http://www.jpda.net/projects/east-village-studio) Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture converted a [small New York City apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft) into an efficient, warm space. The small East Village apartment is 500 square feet in size. It uses a clever system of [multiple use space management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia) to make the apartment very livable. There is a [storage system beneath the staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florin-court-flat) and a full kitchen under the loft space. This small East Village apartment can serve as a design example to anyone who is dealing with limited living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Small-space Living:** Designing compact yet functional living spaces through innovative use of available room can help solve challenges of urban living. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Furniture items that can be used for multiple purposes, such as a bed that doubles as a sofa, can be a game-changer in maximizing space utilization. - **Sustainable Design:** Building homes that use eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems can create healthier living spaces while reducing the carbon footprint. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Innovative architectural designs that cater to small-space living can help tackle urban housing challenges while delivering better living experiences. - **Furniture:** Manufacturing and selling furniture that is specifically designed for small-space living can be a lucrative market niche with high demand potential. - **Construction:** Construction companies that adopt sustainable building practices and focus on environmentally conscious designs can increase the value of their services while meeting the changing demands of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Minimal Urban City Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-village-apartment.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Compact Duplex Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbc-apartment.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Contemporary Spacious Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossfold-loft.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [$1 Tiny Apartment Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-apartment-rental.md)