SMART HOME: GREEN + WIRED

Overview

Location: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois
Premiered: May 2008
Area: 2,600sf model home, extended-run temporary exhibition 2008-2012
Cost: $1.0mm

Challenge

Create a state-of-the-art eco-friendly home highlighting environmental sustainability and drawing on the leading-edge architectural design of Michelle Kaufmann, AIA, and her pre-fabricated “MKSolaire” concept.

Solution

Construct the SMART HOME in a factory and build it on the Museum grounds; curate the experience with eco-friendly materials, technology and appliances; create an immersive tour to bring the story to life.