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The Xbox Kinect system in the CHIP House monitors a resident's location and turns lights off as they exit one area and on as they move into another
The CHIP House's most striking feature is the insulation fitted around the home, which makes it look like a giant mattress but also preserves the interior temperature
The CHIP House has smartphone compatibility so the lights and AC can be controlled while you're away by simply tapping on a virtual floorplan
The green-conscious CHIP House produces three times more energy than it uses and is controlled with an Xbox Kinect
The green-conscious CHIP House produces three times more energy than it uses and is controlled with an Xbox Kinect
The CHIP House actually generates three times as much energy as it uses thanks to solar panels and a host of energy saving measures
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The CHIP House - which stands for "Compact Hyper-Insulated Prototype" - was started with the goal of creating a net-zero energy home (i.e. one that requires no external energy source), and it looks like the designers exceeded that target. The house actually generates three times as much energy as it uses thanks to solar panels and a host of energy saving measures. The incredibly energy efficient design would make the house stand out on its own, but the integrated Kinect controls and smart features push the CHIP House above your typical green-conscious home and into "home of the future" material.
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