An international architectural research organization, Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) has contrived of a balanced conception that aims to imbue human activities efficiently in a wholesome naturalistic environment, which can then act as a singular yet sustainable system. This ‘house of the future’ will basically be a sky dome atop a mall in Beijing, and the construction is expected to start in late 2011.
The irregular shaped mega dome will feature 15 different spatial arrangements, starting from green vegetable patches connected with kitchens to bathrooms integrated with sunken bedrooms. But the spaces will be incorporated inside a large natural environment instilled with an intelligent electronic facade.
Flexibility of structure will be one of the design criteria, so that the spatial elements can be modified according to specific requirements. Moreover, the sustainable side of affairs along with the cost factor will also be touched upon. For example, the whole ceiling will be constructed of Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene(ETFE), which is a low-cost yet harder substitute for glass.
Chris Bosse, Director of LAVA says:
The home of the future acts as a metaphor for the questions of our times, our relationship with nature, with technology, and with ourselves.
Source: DesignBoom
