: The house introduced the public to many "firsts," including: The first General Electric dishwasher . Experimental central air conditioning .
: It was a twelve-sided, three-story structure made almost entirely of glass and steel. The House of Tomorrow
: Building on the 1933 experiment, George and William Keck pioneered hundreds of mid-century "solar homes" that used massive south-facing windows to harness natural heat. Preserving the House of Tomorrow, A National Treasure : The house introduced the public to many
Designed by Chicago architect for the "Century of Progress" Exposition, the original House of Tomorrow was a radical departure from traditional 1930s housing. : Building on the 1933 experiment, George and
: Located in Disneyland, this house was made primarily of plastic. It introduced visitors to the microwave oven long before it became a household staple.
An on the ground floor, reflecting the belief that personal flight would become common.
The "House of Tomorrow" concept continued through the mid-20th century, often sponsored by major corporations to showcase new materials.