# Squatters' Rights Exhibits ‘100 Abandoned Houses' Keeps Spooky Homes at a Distance By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-abandoned-houses References: [lifelounge](http://lifelounge.com/One-hundred-abandoned-houses-by-Kevin-Bauman.aspx) & [100abandonedhouses](http://www.100abandonedhouses.com/) Abandoned houses are creepy and often lead to stories like hauntings or old women who live there and eat children. In ‘100 Abandoned Houses,’ Kevin Bauman set out to capture the dilapidated and despondent abodes in still photography. Using his curiosity, and the incredible amount of abandoned houses in Detroit, Bauman delves into this spooky, squatter-filled world. ‘100 Abandoned Houses’ is a sight to behold, just don’t enter one, because you might never come out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned House Photography:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by focusing on capturing the aesthetic beauty of abandoned houses. - **Urban Exploration:** The trend of exploring abandoned places presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tourism and adventure industries by offering unique and immersive experiences. - **Historic Preservation:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved in the real estate industry by repurposing abandoned houses and preserving their historic value. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Innovations in camera technology and editing software can enhance the quality and impact of abandoned house photography. - **Tourism:** Developing guided tours and interactive experiences centered around abandoned locations can attract adventurous travelers and disrupt the tourism industry. - **Real Estate:** The renovation and adaptive reuse of abandoned houses can create new opportunities in the real estate market while preserving architectural heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Eerie Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-house.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Haunting Film-Based Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence.md) - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Eerie Walking Tour Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours.md) - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md)