Già negli anni '50 si pensava alla casa intelligente del futuro, con, tra le altre cose, un forno elettrico che evoca un piatto finito in 5 secondi e frigoriferi a 2 porte
und «tausenden» Rezepten die sich auf einem Display in der Küche anzeigen lassen oder für die neuesten Karten der Erde, die sich im Kinderzimmer hinter einer Schranktür verbergen. Ein paar Ideen haben es mit weiser Voraussicht allerdings tatsächlich ins Jahr 2019 geschafft. Retrofuturismus…
«First impression? Warm and friendly. When guests approach your Total Electric Home, a soft glow of Rayescent lamps along the entrance path guides them up to the entrance. Additional lights go on automatically as they come near. Bright, cheerful entrance lighting and dramatic interior illumination extend a gracious invitation to your Total Electric Home.
«When guests arrive at the door, a television camera takes their picture and transmits it automatically to closed-circuit monitors located throughout the house. As you view your guests, you’ll be able to welcome them over the voice intercom.» (Quelle)