Collection by Olivia Martin
Tech-Savvy Homes
We are still years away from Jetson-esque digs, but the residents of these seven homes rely on cutting-edge technology for greener, cohesive, and more comfortable homes.
The dramatic staircase in architect Dom Dimster’s Southern California home is made from T- and L-profile steel, shelf board, glass panels, and plate steel. Electric shades on the outside of the house keep the sun from penetrating the glass wall of the staircase and overheating the interior.
The entire house is made from slabs of prefabricated, formaldehyde-free compressed straw.
On the living room ceiling a Sivra fixture by iGuzzini modulates its output based on the amount of available daylight. The sofa is Wall by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani.
The outdoor room is backed by a gabion wall made of stone. Rainwater runs off the roofs into a channel before being funneled through pipes concealed within it to an underground concrete tank.
The bed was designed to hang from the ceiling and can be hoisted up and pulled down as needed.
The sunny side of the home is clad in cedar weatherboards and features sleeping quarters on the upper level with living spaces below.