Vox Media and Ford Build, From the Ground Up, the “Home of the Future”

The homes and the cars of the future will be technological feats unto themselves, and all of them will be seamlessly connected in a way that transforms the way we live. To bring this idea to life, we built a house.

No really, we did.

Designed, developed and built from the ground up over four months, we partnered with the Ford F-150 to make the vision for “Home of the Future” a reality.

Home of the Future showcases the most advanced innovations in design, construction, and smart technology. It is a reflection of the increasingly prominent role tech plays in making life at home more frictionless, efficient, and productive.

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• Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Guests attended a private concert with Bob Schneider in the backyard of the Home of the Future. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Bob Schneider of Austin, TX performs in the backyard of the Home of the Future. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Guests had a chance to interact with the features of the 2018 Ford F-150. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Chariot shuttled guests to the Home of the Future. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Guests had the opportunity to enter a special sweepstakes from The Verge and Curbed. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Home of the Future at night Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Debut of Eater Austin favorite Dylan Taylor’s BBQ inspired restaurant Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Guests learn about the 2018 Ford F-150. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• The Verge contributor Christine Sunu demos her silent coffee grinder for guests. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• The Verge contributor Christine Sunu demos her silent coffee grinder for guests. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Guests get firsthand experience with technology of Home of The Future. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Private conversation on the Austin architecture scene, prefabs and smart home tech with: Dieter Bohn, executive editor of The Verge; Dan Seifert, senior editor of The Verge; Cindy Widner, Austin editor of Curbed; Chris Krager, Ma Modular; Matt Hawkey, Smarter Homes. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Debut of Eater Austin favorite Dylan Taylor’s BBQ inspired restaurant Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• The Ultimate Grill Hack hands on demo with Eater Young Gun Chef Ryan LaChaine and The Verge contributor Christine Sunu. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Guests gain first hand experience with the Home of the Future’s innovative technology. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• The Ultimate Grill Hack hands on demo with Eater Young Gun Chef Ryan LaChaine and The Verge contributor Christine Sunu. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• The Ultimate Grill Hack hands on demo with Eater Young Gun Chef Ryan LaChaine and The Verge contributor Christine Sunu. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Chef Ryan LaChaine of Riel, Houston, TX and crew on site at Home of the Future. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• The Ultimate Grill Hack hands on demo with Eater Young Gun Chef Ryan LaChaine and The Verge contributor Christine Sunu. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• SubPac Relaxation Room: an immersive audio and wearable technology experience. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Remix Workshop: attendees became music producers as they mixed samples of audio inspired by the technology in the Home of The Future. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• SubPac Relaxation Room: an immersive audio and wearable technology experience. Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media
• Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir for Vox Media

Home of the Future was crafted as an innovative modular home with smart technology, design and features. The model is the Luna design created in partnership with Ma Modular. Stationed in Austin, Texas, 300+ attendees were welcomed to join on-site experiences.

Some of these Home of the Future experiences included:

• Debut of Eater Austin favorite Dylan Taylor’s BBQ inspired restaurant
• Editorial panel on the Austin architecture scene, prefabs and smart home tech with: Dieter Bohn, executive editor of The Verge; Dan Seifert, senior editor of The Verge; Cindy Widner, Austin editor of Curbed; Chris Krager, Ma Modular; Matt Hawkey, Smarter Homes
• Music spotlights with Bob Schneider and a remix workshop where attendees mixed samples of audio inspired by the sounds of the technology throughout the Home of the Future
• The Ultimate Grill Hack hands on demo with Eater Young Gun Chef Ryan LaChaine and The Verge contributor Christine Sunu debuting infrared spatulas made to help perfect your surf and turf
• Ford F-150 experience with sweepstakes (165+ interactions/entries) offering guests a chance to win a Nest IQ camera, video doorbell and photography by Chase Daniel, architecture photographer (featured on Curbed)
• Guest experienced the SubPac Relaxation Room: an immersive audio and wearable technology experience.

The experiential launch kicked off with the first branded content DIY video and this Home of the Future teaser on The Verge Facebook. This week (June 25 - 29), the HOTF will host 24 hour stays with influencers Chase Daniel (@thevuvobandit), Architecture photographer and Matt Risinger (@MattRisinger & @risingerbuild), Austin Builder. More DIY videos and the edit series will follow.

We’re thrilled to have partnered with Ford and bring Curbed and The Verge together as we never have before.