# Modern School Bus Homes This Converted School Bus Home is Styled Like a Contemporary Loft By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converted-school-bus-home References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/school-bus-converted-loft-expedition-happiness.html) & [de.expedition-happiness](http://de.expedition-happiness.com/) Felix Starck and Selima Taibi are on a journey from Alaska to South America in their converted school bus home in what they're calling 'Expedition Happiness.' The project began with the purchase of a 39-foot bus online and began collecting salvaged materials to transform the interior of the full-sized school bus into a livable space. The finished space features all of the amenities of a modern home, plus a pleasing white-and-wood aesthetic to match. With the rising costs of rent in major cities across the world, many creative individuals are embracing [alternative living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly) with [tiny homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-spruce-homesteader), houseboats and [DIY van conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rossmnster-skye-van). As well as making it possible for young adults to enjoy increased cost savings and freedom, these kinds of living arrangements also make "home ownership" feasible where it is otherwise impossible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 93% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Living Spaces:** The trend towards alternative living spaces is disrupting traditional home ownership and presenting a market for innovative design solutions. - **DIY Conversion and Salvage Materials:** The trend towards DIY home conversions and use of salvaged materials is creating an opportunity for sustainable business models. - **Minimalism and Mobility:** The trend towards minimalist homes on wheels provides opportunities for innovative mobile lifestyle products. ### Where This Applies - **Housing:** The housing industry can tap into the alternative living trend by offering unique designs and sustainable solutions. - **Retail and Construction:** The use of salvaged materials and DIY conversion can offer opportunities for construction and retail industries. - **Automotive:** The trend towards home conversions on wheels presents opportunities for automotive companies to create innovative and customizable micro-living products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bohemian Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy.md) - [Transforming Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2.md) - [Compact Fully-Functioning Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busbox.md) - [Refined Off-Grid Trailer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-gt39.md) - [Luxe Home-Like Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-hd24.md) - [Charming Traditional Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-maison-du-bonheur.md) - [Move-in-Ready Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-on-wheels.md) - [California-Inspired Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buxton.md) - [Recycled Material Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contihome.md)