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The miniaturisation and networking of computer processors, along with the digitalisation and wireless transmission of data, are creating new possibilities for domestic environments. This exhibition catalogue presents visionary architectural responses to the implications of these advancements on residential architecture, featuring emerging firms from the USA, Mexico, England, France, Germany, Korea, Japan, and Australia. Curator Susanne Jaschko introduces the designs within the broader context of contemporary architecture trends. Six additional essays explore the impact of new technologies on home life and architecture. Jochen Eisenbrand identifies the origins and current developments of "Intelligent Buildings" and "Intelligent Houses." Sociologist Hartmut Häusermann examines the evolution of modern living, while architectural historian Beatriz Colomina reflects on past visions of future homes. Futurologist Bruce Sterling offers insights into future living from today's perspective, and Dana Hutt presents interviews with renowned architects on "Future Living." Christiane Sauer discusses innovative materials shaping architecture. The catalogue also includes an empirical section with visually appealing data on demographic and technological trends that will influence future living environments, along with a small encyclopaedia detailing key technologies for upcoming architectural advancements.