Tag: Living

Microsoft envisions the “home of the future”

What if every wall in your home was a digital display? What if your kitchen table would set itself and also be a touchscreen-enabled entertainment device. What if your kitchen counters were “smart” enough to know what items were on it and had the ability to react accordingly, keeping coffee cups warm and iced-tea cold?… Continue reading Microsoft envisions the “home of the future”

This future eco-friendly home is deadly, cramped, symmetrical, and awesome!

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22832755[/vimeo] All the things I want in the house of the future are represented in the Cube. It’s a 3 x 3 x 3 meter home that features a symmetrical box, a cramped living space (with an HD LED TV included), and a lawsuit waiting to happen if you’re in a hurry to go up… Continue reading This future eco-friendly home is deadly, cramped, symmetrical, and awesome!

The House That Pays For Itself (Eventually) — Home for Life

For years we have heard about self-sustaining homes that can take advantage of the latest technology to harness solar energy and provide the most economical usage of available resources, but we haven’t been seeing them. However, a few families in the UK are getting some eco love with the Home for Life project. Perhaps this… Continue reading The House That Pays For Itself (Eventually) — Home for Life