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# Upcycled Airplane Homes
Bruce Campell's Boeing 727 Home Makes Living in an Airplane Seem Cozy

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-22 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-in-an-airplane
References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/06/a-retired-boeing-727-converted-into-a-home-in-the-woods/) & [airplanehome](http://airplanehome.com/)

After being stuck in a plane for a few hours, most people can't fathom ever living in airplane. However, Bruce Campbell is not most people, and decided to turn a retired [Boeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-credit-card) 727 into a spacious new home. The Boeing costs Campbell $220,000, and it has now landed itself just outside Portland in a wooded area.

From the outside of the Airplane Home, is just looks like a big airplane, but the inside is loaded with more than the cramped seats and tiny bathrooms most people are accustomed to. The Airplane Home is outfitted with a shower, kitchen and electricity, which makes it a pretty cozy place to live. In order to help more people achieve their dreams of [living in an airplane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar-retreat), Campbell has a handy how-to guide on his site.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.9/10
- Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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

- **Upcycled Homes:** This trend highlights the repurposing of unconventional structures into unique living spaces, opening up opportunities for innovative and sustainable housing solutions.
- **Alternative Living:** The rise of alternative living spaces, such as airplane homes, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate and hospitality industries, catering to adventurous and eco-conscious individuals seeking one-of-a-kind experiences.
- **DIY Living:** The DIY (Do-It-Yourself) trend in home construction and renovation can be extended to unique projects like transforming retired airplanes into livable spaces, enabling individuals to create personalized and cost-effective housing solutions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Real Estate:** Real estate developers and agents can tap into the growing demand for unique living spaces, like airplane homes, to offer unconventional and environmentally friendly options to homebuyers and renters.
- **Hospitality:** Hotels and vacation rental companies can explore the concept of offering airplane-style accommodations, providing guests with memorable and immersive experiences that cater to the desire for unconventional stays.
- **Construction:** In the construction industry, there is an opportunity for companies specializing in repurposing structures to branch out into transforming retired airplanes into livable spaces, offering a niche service for those seeking innovative housing solutions.

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