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Reboot: a self-sufficient house right out of the future
If the Jettsons were a little more terrestrial, they might have lived in something that looks like Victor Vetterlein's "Reboot," a conceptual house. The Reboot is designed to be entirely self-sufficient, with energy collecting solar paint, wind turbines and a rainwater collection system that could provide a little hydroelectric boost as well as a bit of water for the house. Tossing a variety of different renewable energy options together is a popular option in modern design, both conceptually and in practice.
The Reboot also has a few high-tech features inside, such as voice activated house controls and terminals throughout that link to your home computer and phone line.
Check out the gallery below for more views of Victor Vetterlein's Reboot design.
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Victor Vetterlein, via Dezeen
By hanshan at 5:02 PM ON 05/13/08
Sorry, I don't care how advanced it may be...I'm not buying, much less occupying something that looks like a giant toilet. (Does the lid lift up for rainwater collection?)
By Equinox at 3:35 AM ON 05/14/08
I have to say that i like the concept, however, who on earth do they think (apart from themselves) would build a house that looked like that? I mean its not like theres a rule that says green buildings have to look hideous. Although im sure that the energy companies are having a good laugh and rechecking their ever increasing cash flow.
By Giga at 10:14 AM ON 05/14/08
ROFL at Hanshan, but you're right. I love the tech involved with this and it almost has a Star Trek feel to the floorplan, but who is going to live in a giant looking toilet.
By agent000 at 7:37 AM ON 09/02/08
I see the shape is a bit similar to industrial toilets but don't expect that if this was on the market that it would ever be forced upon you, an average American. I would expect as qa home-buyer to always have plenty of choice even in a radically new design concept, especially one where the exterior draws unsavory comparisons. In the designers defence however, I will say that I personally did not see the same likeness as the two other reviews. To me it was reminiscent of the house featured in the 1972 sci-fi comedy movie Sleeper. As well, it also reminds me of the futuristic museum in Brasilia built in the early 1990's.
By kitikat at 3:10 PM ON 06/09/09
the guggenheim museum in new york city was once compared to a giant toilet, too. also, the effiel tower was considered an eyesore.
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