Is anything about the home environmentally friendly?
Yes, the home has several environmentally friendly features. The windows, lighting and appliances are all energy-efficient, and the house has a geothermal heating and cooling system. —Kaye Lee, Whitaker Publishing, 417 Idea Home project manager Q: Will there be any new and innovative technology featured in the home? A: Yes. The entire house is wired with fiber optic cable, which is completely upgradeable and runs on light. This wiring is extremely rare for Springfield—maybe ten homes at the most are wired this way. Also, the lighting will be controlled with a system called Control4 that allows the homeowners to control the lights, thermostats, security system and garage doors from anywhere in the world. Also, the homeowners won’t have to worry about any messy wires or clutter, because all the stereo equipment is hidden in a closet in the basement. There will be zero wires visible in the home.
