What defines an efficient living space in contemporary culture?

Efficiency is a question of space, resource, and technology. This apartment utilizes those three aspects to create a 420sqft home with a steam room, master bed, and two bath rooms.   The space is constructed of recycled materials, containing 291 cubic feet of storage, and a central multi-touch work station wired to flat screen monitors. A dinner space for 12 is assembled by wooden components embed in the wall and a lounge space for 8 can be set up by moving the sofas from the storage space into the living room.