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# Updating Futuristic Architecture
Disney's New House of the Future

By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-02-17 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-will-open-a-new-house-of-the-future
References: [biz.yahoo](http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080213/disneyland_futuristic_house.html?.v=6)

Millions visited Disney's "House of the Future" 50 years ago when it opened in 1957.

What they witnessed in the pod-shaped plastic dwelling were cordless phones, wall-sized TV's, electronic razors for men, plastic chairs, electronic toothbrushes and hands-free phones. The house closed a decade later.

The new 5,000 sq. foot dwelling which will open in May of this year, will feature adjustable lights and thermostat, [smart closets and mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-house) that pick out wardrobe for you to wear, countertops that give menu suggestions and recipes, touch screen technology built into furniture, appliances and countertops, fluid artwork that adjusts to personal preferences, futuristic cell phones, touch-pad computer screens. And the list goes on.

The new home will be made of wood and steel and finished in muted browns and beiges. Disney actors will play the fictional Elias family of four (an obvious reference to Walter Elias Disney) living a â€œdigital lifestyleâ€ in the 5,000-square-foot â€œsmart houseâ€.

The $15 million dwelling is a collaboration of The Walt Disney Co., [Microsoft Corp.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylight-cal-max), [Hewlett-Packard Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-15c-collectors-edition), software maker LifeWare, and home builder Taylor Morrison. The two photos accompanying this article show the 1957 "House Of the Future".

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Smart Homes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced technologies for home automation and convenience.
- **Internet of Things (iot):** Disruptive innovation potential in connecting various household devices and appliances to enable seamless communication and control.
- **Personalized Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating personalized experiences through technology integration in homes.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop and enhance smart home technologies.
- **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to integrate modern technologies in building smart homes.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create immersive digital experiences within smart homes.

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