# Tanker Dream Homes Introducing the KEG Apartment By Kim Seto | Published 2010-03-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keg-apartment References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/keg-apartment-recycles-cargo-trucks-for-sustainable-housing/) & [antonas.blogspot](http://antonas.blogspot.com/) Turn the traditional status home on its head with the KEG apartment, a reclaimed and renovated tanker truck dream home, which is currently still an 'architectural speculation' by designer/architect and part-time philosopher Aristide Antonas. Sustainable, [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana) and strangely attractive, the KEG apartment checks out on all aspects of trendy real-estate, with a few other added bonuses, particularly location, location, location. Bored of the view? Drive away. Don’t like your neighbours? Drive away. Better job in another city? Drive away. The message is clear: [nomads and adventurers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy) wanted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reclaimed Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of more sustainable and eco-friendly homes by repurposing unconventional structures like tanker trucks. - **Mobile Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for individuals seeking a lifestyle that allows them to easily change their living location based on their preferences and needs. - **Unique Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional concepts of real estate by introducing unconventional and eye-catching properties, like the KEG apartment, that attract adventurous and nomadic individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with architects and designers to come up with imaginative and sustainable solutions for repurposing unconventional structures in the creation of unique homes. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for unconventional and mobile living options, catering to individuals who desire flexibility, mobility, and unique living experiences. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new sustainable building practices and technologies that allow for the repurposing of materials and structures, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Off-Grid Trailer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-gt39.md) - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Recycled Material Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contihome.md) - [Mechanical Legged Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-home-concept.md) - [Bohemian Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy.md) - [Space-Saving Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kootenay.md) - [Transportable AI-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-homes.md) - [Dual-Loft Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-se.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md)