Homes of the Future

A rotating solar powered house? Yes, that is what you see here. This energy-producing home is called the Heliotrope, an architectural marvel located in Freiburg, Germany. As you can see, it has a crown of solar panels which provide energy for the home however, the real spectacle of this whirling wonder is that it rotates with the sun. There are smaller windows on one side of the house so, in the warm summers, the house turns to the sun keeping the other side of the house cool. The opposite side of the house has larger windows and faces the sun during the winter. During this season, the larger windows allow for more sunlight and heats the house. How amazing is that? With a price tag of $2 million to build, you can change your interior, your landscaping, and your view!

Technology for the

Mirror, mirror on the wall, this smart bath mirror does it all! Imagine getting dressed in the morning and being able to see the weather, listen to music, and fix your face all with a touch or two. With a Smart Mirror (sometimes called a Magic Mirror) it’s like having a cell phone mounted on your wall except all of the apps are in the mirror. It has speakers, too. Connect it to a home network or wi-fi to operate the Windowsbased apps and have it all available at your fingertips. The apps can be programmed to operate in a variety of languages and comes in a wide array of shapes and sizes. It’s a very advanced, contemporary, and a unique addition to a restroom routine. The prices for these sleek Magic Mirrors can range anywhere from about $200 to $3,500 depending on how sophisticate the technology. Loving the look! Awesome!

August 5