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Solar House Concept Unfolds Solar Panels Like A Flower

Although only a lovely concept animation, this solar house would be a fine addition to any remote location.

This concept house is also a beautiful implementation of Clifford Simak's Solar-powered Prefab House from his 1952 novel Ring Around the Sun:

They are heated and air conditioned by a solar plant that tops anything — you hear me, _anything_ — that we have today. There are many other features, but that gives you a rough idea."

"They sound like a good idea. We've been talking about low-cost housing for a long time now. Maybe this is it."

"They are a good idea," said Crawford. "I would be the last to deny they are. Except that they will ruin the power people. That solar plant supplies it all — heat, light, power.

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