Exploring the Future: A Social Laboratory House in Sheffield

The video discusses a smart house designed as a social laboratory, featuring advanced technology like multi-room sound systems, plasma TVs, and modern kitchen appliances. The Parnell family, living in the house, is monitored to study interactions with the technology. The house has four levels, five bedrooms, and safety features like automatic doors. Research by Nottingham University involves tagging family members to track appliance usage, with findings influencing future designs.

What is the primary purpose of the house where the Parnell family lives?

• To serve as a social laboratory

• To be a vacation home

• To act as a historical museum

• To function as a traditional family house

Which feature is NOT mentioned as part of the house's kitchen?

• Self-cleaning oven

• CCTV security

• Underfloor heating

• Modern appliances

What unique feature do the windows of the house have?

• They are bulletproof

• They are soundproof

• They are self-cleaning

• They are tinted

How many levels does the building have?

• Four

• Six

• Five

• Three

What is the purpose of electronically tagging each family member?

• To track their health status

• To provide them with personalized entertainment

• To monitor their location and appliance usage

• To control their access to certain rooms