# Sustainable Micro Dwellings Chris Heininge's Small Living Space is Only 280 Square Feet By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-living-space References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/280-sq-ft-tiny-home-chris-heininge.html) & [tinyhouse.heininge](http://tinyhouse.heininge.com/) This small living space may not appeal to those who like to sprawl out at home, but the [sustainable space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana) sure is cozy. Measuring under 300 square feet, this dwelling means that homeowners have more money in their pocket and a smaller environmental footprint. Crafted by builder Chris Heininge in Portland, Oregon, this super small home takes a huge amount of inspiration from the style of Asian homes, which are built to be as practical and space-saving as possible. With [smart storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerceaux) and an ultra efficient layout, the small living space contains a kitchen, bathroom, multi-levels, plus room for guests to sleep. Despite being so small, the house is currently on the market for $70,000, a cost which includes all of the tiny home's appliances. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Micro Dwellings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and build affordable, eco-friendly micro dwellings for individuals seeking minimalist and sustainable living spaces. - **Space-saving Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative space-saving designs and layouts for small living spaces, optimizing functionality without compromising style and comfort. - **Tiny Home Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market affordable, fully-equipped tiny homes to cater to the increasing demand for minimalistic, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly housing solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and construction techniques to build small, energy-efficient dwellings that reduce environmental impact. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and furnish small living spaces with smart storage solutions and multi-purpose furniture, maximizing space and functionality. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market small, sustainable living spaces as affordable and eco-friendly alternatives for first-time homebuyers and those seeking minimalist lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Full-Time Living Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-spruce-homesteader.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md) - [Warm Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spruce.md)