# Bare-Boned Modern Buses The Windowed Volvo One Bus Was Inspired by Contemporary Architecture By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-one-bus References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Volvo-One-Concept/7959441) Inspired by the curtain walls and the exposed steel beams of modern architecture, the [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-xc) One Bus has a well-defined frame and generous fenestration that lets in plenty of light. It's a unique concept for Pune, India, that makes the skeleton of the shuttle pronounced so to give passengers an expansive view of outside and to produce a fresh outward appearance. The top of the coach even integrates sunroofing, and these are enhanced with [transparent solar panels for generating electricity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higer-new-v). Electric hub motors are located at each of the wheels for superior steering, and information regarding the shuttles' routes is displayed in large legible letters on the digitized windshield of the Volvo One Bus. Finally, Rishi Soman's concept is low and spacious with lightweight seating to maximize its capacity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for companies to create products with well-defined frames and generous fenestration, inspired by modern architecture. - **Transparent Solar Panels:** Opportunity to integrate transparent solar panels in various industries to generate electricity and reduce carbon footprint. - **Digitized Windshields:** Opportunity to incorporate digitized windshields with large legible letters to display information and improve user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design modern buses with minimalist aesthetic and advanced features such as transparent solar panels and digitized windshields. - **Architecture:** Opportunity to draw inspiration from modern architecture to create buildings with well-defined frames and generous fenestration for natural light. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity to explore the use of transparent solar panels across industries to harness solar energy and reduce reliance on traditional power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md) - [Sleek Scandinavian SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-xc.md) - [Recycled-Steel Bus Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Maneuverable Electric City Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ree-xbw.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md)