 Vetterlein has exceptional visions of a conceptual house for the future. Named as Reboot, it seems Victor has been inspired by the Jetsons for conjuring up this pod house.
Breaking all the norms of today's architectural notions, this high-tech futuristic stands out for being totally self-sufficient and environment friendly. The pod-like house makes use of solar cell paint, wind turbines and rainwater collection to harvest energy.
The internal environment is digitally controlled and operated by voice activated sensors, remote controls and touch pads or remotely from a mobile phone or computer.
The building is constructed with a space frame, and the outer skin increases structural strength through double curvature. The skin system consists of a vapor barrier, dense foam insulation, and metal sheathing where the exterior face is glazed in solar cell paint. The surface of the building serves as a solar energy collector.
Reboot is computer operated, fully automated, and wired to the max. The household living environment is managed by a direct digital control (DDC) system that oversees support networks such as lighting, heating, cooling, music, entertainment, and security. The user operates this system through voice activated sensors, remote controls, and touch pads.
Wow! Sign me up. I think the only worry I would have is on how hot it must get. First of all, we know heat rises, secondly it's painted in some sort of formula which attracts and stores the solar-ness. I also don't know where it would be able to be built considering the large top and narrow/long base. But I suppose as a concept house it's all about dreaming big.
SOURCELabels: pod house, Reboot |
