What you will see are more flexible floor plans and possibly temporary or movable wall systems inside. We've already seen those developments from home builders. I was glad to see discussion of energy efficiency in your article. I agree with Michael McDonough that energy consumption is the big issue. California's energy crisis has certainly put the issue on the breakfast table.
Appliances already incorporate more efficiencies.
So do windows. So do some other building materials. Even more important, he is an example of a mentality, a consciousness, if you will, that most of us could use more of. I'm hoping we'll hear from him during the hour. I liked your piece on the Space Odyssey.