CHIP House powered by solar energy, controlled with Xbox Kinect

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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... Continue Reading CHIP House powered by solar energy, controlled with Xbox Kinect

Section: ecoGizmo

Tags: Architecture, Energy Efficient, House, Kinect, Solar, Solar Decathlon

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