We need to build better homes – here’s how

Stretchy ceilings and ‘plug-in’ walls — this is the future of homebuilding. Subscribe to Freethink on YouTube ► https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe You can name the brand behind most of the consumer products you own, like your sneakers, wrist watch, or smartphone. But what about your house? Could there be benefits to conceptualizing your home as a product, similar to how you view your smartphone? Veev thinks so. The California-based building technology company believes that traditional construction methods leave little room for the innovation we’ve come to expect from other consumer products. That’s why they build all the components for their homes off-site. This allows Veev to efficiently integrate modern technology into those components, including in-wall touch panels, custom lighting and blinds systems, and walls that come with electricity, plumbing, and sensors pre-installed. Watch on Freethink.com ► https://www.freethink.com/sponsored/v... We created this video in partnership with Veev. ◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠ Read more of our stories on the future of housing: World’s largest 3D-printed affordable housing project launches in Kenya ► https://www.freethink.com/cities/3d-p... Startup that created Elon Musk’s foldable house opens a new factory ► https://www.freethink.com/society/fol... Startup builds “inflatable” concrete houses in just hours ► https://www.freethink.com/hard-tech/c... ◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡ Watch our original series: ► Hard Reset:    • Hard Reset by Freethink   ► Just Might Work:    • Just Might Work by Freethink   ► Challengers:    • Challengers by Freethink   ◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠ About Freethink No politics, no gossip, no cynics. At Freethink, we believe the daily news should inspire people to build a better world. While most media is fueled by toxic politics and negativity, we focus on solutions: the smartest people, the biggest ideas, and the most ground breaking technology shaping our future. ◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡ Enjoy Freethink on your favorite platforms: ► Daily editorial features: https://www.freethink.com/?utm_source... ► Solutions-based stories, straight to your inbox: https://www.freethink.com/subscribe/?... ► Facebook:   / freethinkmedia​   ► Instagram:   / freethink​   ► Twitter:   / freethinkmedia​   ► Join the Freethink forum:   / freethinkforum