http://www.sptimes.com/2008/02/14/Business...bishes_th.shtml

Some of that is some pretty awesome sounding technology!

Some of that technology is already here. At UC, all the classroom spaces have sensors in them that can determine how many people are in a room, based on the carbon dioxide levels. This also allows for the thermostats to be adjusted in each room when no is in them, to save on energy costs.

$15 million for a 5,000 square foot home is outrageously expensive! To the tune of $3,000 per square foot. More then ten times typical residential construction.

Some of that is some pretty awesome sounding technology!

Some of that technology is already here. At UC, all the classroom spaces have sensors in them that can determine how many people are in a room, based on the carbon dioxide levels. This also allows for the thermostats to be adjusted in each room when no is in them, to save on energy costs.

$15 million for a 5,000 square foot home is outrageously expensive! To the tune of $3,000 per square foot. More then ten times typical residential construction.

The 15 Million is because of the state of the art technology and prototypes placed into the attraction.

Once things become mass produced, we know, they do not cost nearly as much.

See, for instance: Backlot Stunt Coasters....

The Interpreter, running for his room

See, for instance: Backlot Stunt Coasters....

The Interpreter, running for his room

Nah, gravel cost's $3.50 per bag.

Cheap Already!

^ yeah, but it uses a LOT of gravel!!

^ yeah, but it uses a LOT of gravel!!

Well Yeah!

Remember there was quite a bit of landscaping to cover up!