We built the Home of the Future with Grant Imahara

The Verge and Curbed have teamed up to build the home of the future. Join host Grant Imahara as he examines the renewed trend of prefabricated modular home construction.
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[@TheVerge]

What do you want to see in your home of the future?

[@gordon_wu]

Tech, tech and... MORE TECH!!

[@sarim4]

We need more videos like this

[@JackieWelles]

because tech is awesome ;D

[@Lorecastapendragon]

Off grid power, massive workshop, vr room, no combustion at all, beautiful, low maintenance garden

[@MartinsAlright92]

That you take the environment and sustainability into consideration. It will be awesome to see solar panels and other innovative way to help cutting the bills and be more eco friendly. Thank you for your hard work and the amazing content you make.

[@BenDover-zq6ey]

May he rest in peace man, this guy was my childhood.

[@ceses6526]

Same

[@lamblatte8139]

Same

[@sebys1414]

same brother

[@Sp00kyV0id]

Same

[@ebbfccbdf]

Same, he and the Mythbuster crew built my entire childhood... So sad to see him goes

[@taylorm3560]

You were one of the irrepressibly brilliant minds in science and engineering that inspired me as a kid. Today, I'm an aerospace engineer, and it is so deeply fulfilling. I met my wife through work, bought my house through work; so much good in my life is because of those who guided me down this path. There are so many just like me. So many who have so much because of the life you led. RIP Grant, you built a better future... and kickass robotics!! You earned your bench space at the Great Workshop In the Sky. One day, I hope to do the same. You will be remembered.

[@gabeharris]

Taylor M I couldn’t have said it better myself. May he Rest In Peace in a dream workshop forever

[@B1ANKSMILES]

Wait! Grant Imahara is dead?! Wtf?!

[@gabeharris]

BlankSmiles he died yesterday from a brain aneurysm

[@aquinuofficial]

may his soul rest in peace

[@spiritupgrades]

2020 is trying really hard isn't it

[@TeamTiges]

I just wanted to say how sad it is that Grant has left us. Such a great guy, an entertainer and a scholar. He will be missed. :(

[@Mr222jim]

Its weird how we all went back to watching Grant's video's now he's gone.

[@HeXxGuyy]

Not weird at all

[@andrewpeak5658]

Pretty normal

[@f1guremeout]

That KZbin algorithm is mighty powerful

[@pizzadoog]

How is that weird

[@grandegames7956]

I would of watched this earlier but I didn’t know it existed. Thanks KZbin!

[@forgedstarknight9620]

I always loved MythBusters especially as a child, it's so sad Grant is gone. Well he we'll be always with us in our memories.

[@cionheart]

I don't think the house of the future is all about technology and connection, it's all about energy and self-sufficiency.

[@meerkatm-h7409]

In all honesty, it's probably going to be about both. The smart home products we have are only the start. There will be much more to come.

[@luked8449]

so, technology?

[@realdeal5712]

fluxx thats technology. Green energy tech

[@seededsoul]

Big thoughts, mon frere.

[@SpaceFlye]

All this advocation of "smart tech" in the home is just a marketing ploy. You don't _need_ all those smart gadgets at all. I agree with ya, self-sufficiency and green energy is the way to go.

[@CedricThePlaystation]

We all know why we are here again

[@romelnegut2005]

It's the 1st time I see this but it hurts like hell knowing that he's no longer with us.

[@Square1nes]

He was a treasure to this world

[@Nerdpainter]

:(

[@amehwican]

Thank you playstation. Very wholesome.

[@romelnegut2005]

@ Grant Imahara.

[@TechAltar]

Pretty cool, but why does the home of the future come with a massive Ford pickup truck? That's hardly the future of anything

[@cavethief6761]

Well, gotta get some sponsors if you want to build a whole house, I guess... by the way, totally agree. That thing doesn't belong there.

[@mihayy2000]

Maybe its the next Tesla :)) you forget the house ia build in Austin, Texas :)

[@wigris2961]

Agreed. That fuel guzzling vehicle doesn't belong there

[@cavethief6761]

Mihai Dumitrescu exactly, and Austin is quite a large city! In my opinion you could justify such a car in the countryside, but not in a city.

[@Testeriosandandroid1]

Exactly, have to be a electric car

[@n0yn0y]

Rest in peace, Grant. He seemed like such a nice and intelligent person

[@yose_dymz]

The passing away of Grant brought me here. Never knew that he has a show too with the Verge. Rip to such a charismatic guy.

[@plusplusplusplusp]

So many people paying tribute to Grant and they can't say enough good things about him. Says a lot about the kind of person he was. May God be with his family and friends, and rest his soul.

[@BrownsNJ24]

Rest In Peace big guy. Thank you for the entertainment in my childhood and for helping the world be a better place ❤️

[@friedrichhayek3683]

The real home of the future is like "people can buy it"

[@BOSWAHANA81]

So true..

[@nighthiker8872]

No and yes, design a simple that would not need homeowner insurance.

[@porcorosso4330]

People can afford houses. Just not in expensive locations. The house itself cause relatively little. It is usually the location that makes it expensive.

[@1997lordofdoom]

@@porcorosso4330 In what kind of fantasy land are you living buddy? People cannot afford houses, housing prices have quadrupled in the last 40 years while wages barely raised.

[@porcorosso4330]

@@1997lordofdoom House vs location man. People can afford the house the sits on top of the land. It is the location that is expensive...

[@RandolphJohnson]

I was intrigued when i saw it was Mr. Imahara, had to watch. It has given me some inspiration!

[@bmxboxter]

Rest In Peace Grant. I first saw you on Mythbusters 10+ years ago. You’ve inspired me and countless others to pursue their goals and work hard, yet to also have fun whilst doing it. We will all miss you. 😔❤️

[@SamFarley098]

Man, I really miss MythBusters, that show was my childhood!

[@tfj1800]

Mee too

[@Slooneyy]

They’re back on...

[@sergeybebenin]

Sam Looney Same crew?

[@cn8299]

No, it's the 2 new guys.

[@sergeybebenin]

C N then it's not the same anymore. Rarely shows come back successful when the cast changes

[@Sam-dn7jk]

My life is forever changed thanks to you man...

[@chadpoole4324]

RIP grant! You inspired countless lives including myself to get out there and tinker! Thanks for impacting all of our lives in a positive way!

[@AzmolHossain01188a]

I just can't believe this. You inspire me everyday. Rest in Peace

[@gentleman9875]

Brother are you muslim?

[@AzmolHossain01188a]

@@gentleman9875 Y?

[@gentleman9875]

@@AzmolHossain01188a I like your name and it's a muslim name as per as my knowledge.... So that's why i ask you brother... I am also muslim, brother...

[@gentleman9875]

@@AzmolHossain01188a Where from you brother???

[@AzmolHossain01188a]

@@gentleman9875 No muslim name themselves "killer". I don't even know if you're muslim behind that anonymous profile.

[@RW1LD]

I studied architecture at University of Cincinnati and still actively work with remodeling and designing homes. The common thing I often see is the lack of air tight sealing of the home which provides huge long term benefits, followed by lack heavy of insulation. other things that would be interesting at this point would be humidity management, air filteration, advanced water systems (filtering, recycling ect), use of solar for not only power but heat / hot water collection, bonus points for concentrated solar setup. I didn't see a garage or port with the house, many other upgrades really depends on location.

[@probablynotdad6553]

This

[@ven1483]

@@probablynotdad6553 ⬆ This

[@cramwithcam3427]

I live on a small island of tropical environment where the house collects heavy dust which turns sticky in not easily accessible areas. I have been looking to make use of solar energy and air tightening with water filtration from a nearby stream for a small hotel/guest house project. Something close to self-sustainable. But I haven’t been guided to any links for ideas or draft. I will receive a grant for the project but I also need a team

[@pinksalt1057]

@RAS

[@GetCrazyXD]

Him along with the entire mythbusters cast is what sparked my interest in science. Forever grateful for everything you’ve done for us, Grant. This is heartbreaking. Rest In Peace ❤️

[@izzzainal9133]

Rest in peace legend.

[@justicegutierrez6847]

One of the reasons I ever wanted to pursue science is because of Grant, and I will continue to be inspired to do so. Thanks for all the Myths you’ve busted, and words of wisdom you’ve given. Gonna miss ya, Grant

[@bangkok9205]

Most people, I am sure would like to know the price of a prefab unit!

[@michaelhulsey201]

I would love to know too. My guess, based on what I've researched online about this architectural style and the fact that it is prefab: Crazy expensive. But I live in an area where a traditional stick frame site built 2500 sqft house can be had for high 190s to low 200s.

[@deerhunter7482]

Just buy a mobile home because no one will give you a permit to permanently leave it except a camper park ,expensive daily rate .

[@ckeilah]

$100k for dual 200sq. Ft. Single room finished boxes. 1932 900sq. Ft house in the same place was $3500.

[@porcorosso4330]

@@deerhunter7482 I think at least some of these prefab homes meet local building codes.

[@94JAVS]

I was super interested in this program to continue. What a loss. Rest in peace.

[@Vedrajrm]

Do a project on vertical farming

[@JonesNoahT]

Vedraj r.m And they should get Dickson Despommier!

[@mohdfaizal6773]

Yeah. Cool grow ya own food

[@noaht393]

I want to see them do that!

[@probablynotdad6553]

There are already far better channels covering this topic.

[@205.ch1n0]

R.I.P. 😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾 He’s in a much better place now.

[@equarg]

RIP Grant. He passes away from a brain aneurism. Gone. But not forgotten. You made me smile and inspired a new generation of engineers.

[@OwenWagoner]

This showed up for me again today and reminded me how sad Grant Imahara's passing makes me. RIP Grant Imahara, you will be missed.

[@Tonyshandle]

In Europe we have been doing this for years except with proper concrete houses.

[@LeVoDECoM]

Calling a wood box a house is just mind boggling.

[@IrvinLep]

Enlightened Doggo they last way less, need more care and have no real advantages other than saving (maybe) cost. Oh, and wood is flammable if I recall correctly

[@R0ndras]

It amazes me how they still talk about fires,hurricanes,etc destroyig entire cities but then then you see all those houses are just wood and they just go and rebuild with wood. That's america for you.

[@HliarusProd]

xWood4000 "in a really complex way"Do you mean with vents, like the same ones you use for your everpresent AC ?

[@HliarusProd]

xWood4000 Not really, here in France we use active motorized ventilation, with vents on the celling/walls and air ducts running inside them. It pulls clean air from the outside, and blows it inside. Then, in some special rooms like bathrooms, toilets and kitchens, it does the reverse, pulling out the "unclean" air, that has odors or humidity

[@MK-fy8uz]

this feels more like a 7 minute long commercial than an informative video.

[@SamRiesgo]

Can't wait to see it finished!!

[@JY-dh7mk]

The best thing about Grant is he was the same Man in the end as he was in the beginning, which is someone I admired and learned from.

[@simpsonkelly9011]

What a life to come to an end so soon. Your greatest feat was being the coolest guy I have ever watched ever. Thank you man, much appreciated, now legend.

[@CountyLineFilms]

We lost a part of everyone's childhood, RIP Grant

[@josho.1759]

Rest In Peace, You’ll be missed. ☹️

[@gus473]

Self-cleaning floors and bathroom fixtures would be nice! 😎

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

yes, I'm very interested in self-cleaning tech! I'm honestly surprised it's not more common yet

[@johnlorraine5643]

Now , technonoly is good but don´t expect mircles . Get married :))))

[@Boldipie]

RIP Imahara, you have touched so many children’s hearts.

[@ghrocker99661]

Here I am rewatching every video I've ever watched of him. I can't believe he's gone. He never even had the chance to start his own family. So damn sad, man. RIP

[@bluecola2184]

1960's : the government wiretaps your appliances man 2019 : awesome, I can buy a wiretapped house!

[@MrReddevilking]

This series is inspiring me to build my own future house thanks for the videos guys

[@HonorConnorr]

Rest in peace Grant :'(

[@ristaghufron8453]

Rest in love Grant Imihara

[@nax1807]

RIP Grant, you helped satisfy many of my childhood curiosities 💚💛🧡

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

really looking forward to seeing this full series

[@NCISfreak123]

Very cool! Excited to see this series play out

[@MeowTow]

I feel like this was just a secret advertisement for Ford.

[@novelist99]

It was definitely an advertisement.

[@cillermaniak]

It's literally sponsored by Ford :)

[@broadwellr9667]

Look in the upper right corner. 😊

[@Mike_Davidson]

It is built Ford Tough.

[@iteerrex8166]

It sure was/is! A house of any time (past future or present) is about the efficiency and ergonomics of its utility. Not about wifi enabled knick knacks. Call your lawnmower to pick up the dog poop is NOT what its about. This program is a commercial.

[@gnudarve]

Grant you were just a great guy and we will miss you deeply for a long time. Thank you for all the years of inspiration and for demonstrating what a functional smart person can do in life.

[@joeydonuts194]

RIP Grant. You gave us so much.

[@JKNProductions]

The first episode was great. Ready for more next week

[@rafaelcpatrao]

Funny to see "the house of the future" with a HUGE Ford diesel burner, what a bright future lol

[@cristianmarint]

It made me laugh so hard

[@JustinSmith24]

That's not a diesel lol

[@wkpictures6641]

RIP grant

[@justsomepandawithinternet]

Rip

[@captaincook4917]

That’s an F-150, while diesels are only offered in the Superduty. This truck has a V6 eco boost.

[@Lukiel666]

Spray the outside of the house with truck bed liner. That stuff will stand up to anything. I remember that from Mythbusters.

[@sandyamaral111]

This is an INCREDIBLE idea. Of course I would love to pick a house and have it built in a factory!!! Such a simple process!!

[@rocker8912]

Rest in peace, thank you for inspiring innovation in our hearts for so long

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

It's very common in Japan. A very high percentage of modern Japanese homes are prefab, and the systems are far more sophisticated than what is shown here.

[@CEKROM]

That's a very cool topic =D

[@JackieWelles]

very cool series hope to see more!

[@edvaliente6391]

That was awesome. Truly that is the house of the future. No fussy designs. Just straight forward of the owner's heart. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoseHernandez-tc1to]

RIP brotha, enjoyed this series of videos.

[@goatmonkey2112]

The home of the future should be 3d printed.

[@jpe1]

goatmonkey2112 look at singularityhub.com/2018/03/18/this-3d-printed-house-goes-up-in-a-day-for-under-10000/

[@marcpabel4768]

The Guy on 6:27 shouled wear a securrity glas and a mask that filter's the dust and wood out of the air he breathes in!

[@joshuaphanisnaraine8381]

Rip grant 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@ItchyKneeSon]

I live in Japan and was a carpenter for a year. Modern houses in Japan look similar to this 'home of the future' and take about 4-6 months from start to finish with little to no pre-fab.

[@ScoopofScience]

Going to miss you, Grant. Thank for everything you did, especially on Mythbusters. You were a fun and smart guy.

[@vasan6956]

Verge ☄️production value though 🔥

[@Darx97]

Ayyyy missed this guy

[@torsteinlvbrtte6555]

This got me excited! Love the series so far

[@nathanhartono91]

how does this man look EXACTLY like he did since 2004?! rest well, hero.

[@lamblatte8139]

RIP. You made a massive impact.

[@nicholasreceveur8082]

high perimeter to area ratio (check), lots of glazing (check), practically no eaves (check) = Modern Architecture indeed. Even in a forgiving climate like Austin, the owners will be at the mercy of active cooling (AC) 6 months of the year. I would have aligned skillian roof to face south to maximize solar gains and employed generous eaves to keep the thermal loading off the mass - perhaps with north-facing clerestory windows to increase the internal cross ventilation. Smart houses used traditional design principles first, and active systems to increase efficiency second.

[@nicholasreceveur8082]

I guess my point is this: While the early modernists certainly had valid grounds to break from the stagnant cycle of neo-revivalism and seize the potential of technological advancements, today's context is far different. Our resources are becoming ever more finite, thus we would be foolish to turn our backs on the genius of past minds without becoming bogged down by convention. And let's face it, a box house is practically modern convention anyway.

[@carelesswhisker4155]

Freaking out rn because of the person at 6:25 not wearing a facemask LOOK AT ALL THE PARTICLES THEY'RE BREATHING IN

[@ktsullivan12002]

...and Grant should be wearing a hard hat while he's in their factory.

[@Kusunoky]

Lol I tought the same

[@xXTheFreakWithinXx]

You people are serious? Your words and observations, suggest that you are a good little slaves. AMAZING!!! You must live in constant fear.

[@TheNativeTwo]

That's every construction job I've ever worked. You breath in dust all day long. It's hard to avoid, and wearing a mask is not always an option. Be thankful for the hard working construction workers who have suffered so that your air can be so clean.

[@carelesswhisker4155]

​@@TheNativeTwo I would rather fight to get them better working conditions lol

[@danielyahalom3961]

prefabs are great they really speed up development in unity.

[@B10KPlaysGames]

lol this comment is so random XD

[@alistairt7544]

Rest in peace Grant. You have been an inspiration to so many people. You'll be dearly missed ❤

[@nickscognarealtor4045]

Simple design, great energy efficiency, easy access for people with mobility concerns, easy to clean, and not overly expensive. Not a tiny house by any means, but size is not as important as layout. Getting back to basics.

[@Unnel]

May you Rest in Peace Grant 🚀

[@0xAl]

Passive houses are the future my dudes

[@krimo10]

Builds home of the future. **Drives gasoline powered pickup truck**

[@KorbyWaters]

You get what you can afford.

[@mbogucki1]

Is there a hybrid or electric pickup that is affordable on the market?

[@semahj]

mbogucki1 no lol

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

mbogucki1 can’t imagine anyone living in that house needing a pickup...

[@emokkiidd]

Home of the future, brought to you by Ford!

[@ebbfccbdf]

Rewatching this after hearing the news. RIP Grant, we gonna miss you so much. You and the others in Mythbusters ARE our real-life childhood heroes.

[@kayokk-]

Imahara was brilliant and radiated niceness! The moment he appeared your body liked him. Your mind had no say in it ... Amen

[@sujayanimneth]

Amazing video as always

[@Geeksmithing]

Modular homes have been around forever. Not really inspiring the idea of "home of the future" just yet.. I was honestly expecting something a bit more cutting edge, like 3D printed homes, a new blend of materials or something along those lines.

[@os2841]

3d printed homes are the real future, and not made out of cutting down trees.

[@joeljames2829]

@@os2841 I don't think 3D printed homes are the future ... It's not eco friendly since 3D printing would mean that its extruding plastic, which is harmful to the environment...

[@DoctorlyRob]

@@joeljames2829 actually they are made from concrete, it's not your typical 3D printer making these, as you can imagine, however it's not the home of the future due to the lack in sand used in concrete construction globally. If we use concrete as the next staple for housing it would be a greatly irresponsible move.

[@work3753]

@@joeljames2829 you can 3D print many different materials like concrete, steel, plastics, and nearly anything that is handled sometimes as a fluid.

[@probablynotdad6553]

@@DoctorlyRob Concrete specifically requires river sand, a finite kind of sand that we only have so much of. This sand is incredibly important to the life that lives near it. Concrete is not eco-friendly, it's just not super toxic or anything. Hemp, fungus (used in bio plastics), & other materials like it are what will be replacing concrete, plastic, wood, etc someday soon as they are environmentally safe & renewable.

[@nicolasnicolas5238]

Life is so unfair, it took a bright mind too soon

[@renragged]

Very interesting. I used to work for a company that built modular classrooms here in California. I love how these guys are making houses like that. I definitely approve!

[@big-e-cheese7106]

Thank you Grant for giving me and my dad an amazing time watching your shows💔m

[@CBrown9758]

I've known about these type of homes for years and even tried to obtain one which seems to be the complicated part financing.

[@shadowdrift5574]

I'd just be happy with a cabin in the woods, I'm simple. Oh, & fiber optics with some rack servers.

[@Sethimus82]

spacex star link will fix the connection problem ;)

[@varaidzosallychitimira5095]

🤣

[@anton4ik55]

the worker at 6:27 doesn't care about his eyes or lungs as I can see

[@Enriiquegomez]

Vincent Rodriguez true what is he doing. Some people are so careless

[@Theballonist]

More likely the labor regulation that would insist on him wearing PPE was repealed (or never passed in texas?) and the company is trying to save money.

[@TechKidShazil]

Theballonist I wouldn't think that an N95 mask and goggles would cost that much, especially if you are buying in bulk.

[@cbishop41483]

It's terrifying to see the lack of personal care these days, same guy will sue everyone in 20 years when he has cancer!!! Like asbestos, guys knew it was dangerous, but its just too much work to wear a respirator!!! Dummies.

[@leoprozczinski]

As an architect, I can assure you that even when we give the workers the tools and protection equipment, they "prefer" not to use it under the allegation that "it's unconfortable".

[@samisaieed3673]

I'm a doctor, i live in sudan, Khartoum , in a small flat, instead of being in 3rd world country trying to live traditionaly i thought of creating a system that makes my home more futuristic, by having stored meals up to 5 to 6 months + ENOUGH CLOTHES FOR 1 MONTH IN EACH WASH, THATS MAKES FREAKING EFFICIENT AT WORK AND SAVES ME A LOT OF MONEY.

[@emmacat3202]

He inspired me to go into science. God bless Mr. Imahara. ❤ A true American legend in STEM. ❤ Now, he'll design the universe for God.

[@frankietseng2380]

great episode, its nice to watch some content like this :)

[@dennycrane3192]

R.I.P BUDDY.

[@LashanR]

Love this collab. Looking forward to more!!

[@lostson7122]

Grant will live forever on youtube and mythbusters.

[@joe-hl9rl]

Man RIP Grant, mythbusters was my favorite show as a kid

[@trillone7077]

Id love to live in one of those houses in my 30's im 16 right now..

[@agarwaldhruv1]

I don't see this concept as eco-friendly This is great though. Why can't we use GFRC panels instead of a wood framework? I mean why to use wood anyway, why to cut trees if these can be done by other alternatives which are eco-friendly, stronger and even cheaper than wood.

[@mahindufrancis9998]

@@dubsdubs tell this trolls, buggers, cws, busibodies . There is a trend on KZbin where if the first few comments are negative then people think the rest should be negative sarcastic and destructive as well. People be left behind in your own company without pulling others to yourselves and your negativity.

[@user-ho4tb5qe7v]

​@@mahindufrancis9998 but you're doing exactly what you said about negativity when DubsDubs does have a point? concrete isn't eco-friendly and wood can be grown and protected depending on who grows it for production. op is right in that there are other alternatives that can be used though, but I think those always take time to get through planning permissions in the different regulations an area has.

[@_moorederek]

GRANT!!! I haven't seen you since mythusters so nice to see you On tv of course

[@julzzville21]

Thank you, Grant... 🕊️

[@turbominator]

WOw this house is so futuristic. Who would have thought in the future we would have wooden homes with the same technology that we have today?