Ever since Robert Downey Jnr gave us a better way to live in Iron Man, people have been popping chubbies (present company included) at the thought of having interactive computing interfaces like the iPad on almost every glossy surface of their abode.

Well, the idea is slowly bleeding from pop culture into the fabric of our daily lives, leaving an indelible stain of progress, convenience, style and happiness.

Cue French architect, Vincent Barue.

“A few years back, when people thought about the future they’d think there’d be lots of knobs and buttons, but now that’s not so – it’s all tactile and touch-screen,” said Vincent Barue, an award-winning architect of 27 taking part in Paris’ Designers Days.

A decade from now, he said, entire building facades will be like tactile 3-D screens, communicating with passers-by or with nature, morphing with the wind, responding to the news.

Utterly brilliant. A lot like this, I imagine.

Ol Vince seems to have a little obsession with the Water Closet , though.

I see bathrooms as being increasingly important in the future…

Well I reckon they’re pretty important right now. But anyhow, Vince’s Glass House Concept remains very cool.

I can’t wait for this to go from design salon to building contractor invoice.

[Source : Independent UK]