Tomorrow’s Home, Today: 14 Award-Winning Innovations for the House of the Future

These future-forward products are here to make any home smarter, greener and more intuitive.

Samantha Frew Samantha Frew

The Main Entry Deadline for Architizer's 2025 A+Product Awards is Friday, December 6. Get your brand in front of the AEC industry’s most renowned designers by submitting today.

The home of the future — it’s a place we’ve all seen in films, on TV, and even at exhibitions. If you were lucky, it might have been your rich friend’s parents’ house growing up. It’s usually an awe-inspiring, glazed hilltop palace where the fridge orders matcha before you run out, where lighting switches from meditation to movie night with a single word, and the dog has its own passcode for the alarm system.

Whether it was Star Trek’s replicators printing out meals, Marvel’s disembodied assistant JARVIS, or the Jetsons’ robotic pet cross-household appliance Lectronimo, not so long ago, it all felt like a fantasy. Yet today, in the midst of the biggest technological revolution ever, not only are these devices a reality — they are even better than we imagined.

While Alexa is part of everyday life, and many of us couldn’t live without our Roombas rolling around, it’s not only the big names that are driving our homes into the future. Thousands of amazing products hit the market each year, determined to make our lives easier and our homes more intuitive. At Architizer, we’re determined to celebrate these incredible feats of design. So, here are 14 futuristic products that won our coveted Architizer A+Product Awards prizes and will make any home fit for the future.

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CUPACLAD

By Cupa Pizarras

Popular Choice Winner, Building Envelopes, Cladding & Roofing, 2024 A+Product Awards

If the future of cladding means elegance, endurance and zero maintenance, CUPACLAD is on it. Crafted from 100% natural slate, CUPACLAD delivers a façade system that’s not only non-combustible and waterproof but actually gets better with age. This cladding is the real deal for sustainable design, requiring no upkeep or repainting while reducing water, energy and carbon impact during the construction phase. It’s easy to install, and in addition, CUPA PIZARRAS has its own internal design teams, ensuring the vision of every client is not only realized but elevated with unique design flair.


Airiva Wind Energy System

By Airiva

Jury Winner, Smart Design & Technology, 2024 A+Product Awards

The Airiva Wind Energy System is reshaping renewable energy in urban design. With its sleek, modular array of vertical turbines, Airiva is ideal for housing developments and urban landscapes, turning partition walls into on-site power generators. Scalable to meet the energy needs of anything from a single building to a sprawling development, it’s an adaptable solution for architects and developers. Made from 90% recycled materials and designed for ease of transport and installation, Airiva’s intelligent system offers not only efficiency but a striking visual statement — proof that renewable energy can be both functional and quite beautiful.


RE/8 Bio-circular Architectural Mesh

By Kaynemaile® Architectural Mesh

Popular Choice Winner, Sustainable Design | Jury Winner, Building Envelopes, Cladding & Roofing, 2024 A+Product Awards

The RE/8 Bio-circular Architectural Mesh is a game-changer for our drastically changing climate. Made from bio-based, sustainable polymers, RE/8 reduces the carbon footprint by up to 80% and can be used indoors as a striking interior feature or outdoors for shading and ventilation. The mesh, available in custom colors, works brilliantly as a decorative installation while also cutting solar exposure by up to 70% in exterior applications, creating cooler spaces with excellent airflow. ISCC PLUS-certified and 100% recyclable, RE/8 is a forward-thinking choice that merges aesthetics with impressive environmental performance.


PureBond®

By Columbia Forest Products

Popular Choice Winner, Cabinetry & Millwork, 2024 A+Product Awards.

PureBond® is an eco-friendly answer to high-quality cabinetry and built furniture. The North American-made hardwood plywood uses a soy-based, formaldehyde-free adhesive inspired by the way mussels naturally grip. It is an excellent material choice in the home for anyone wanting beautiful, durable interiors without risking air quality. Designed to be cost-competitive with traditional materials yet boasting superior water resistance, PureBond® panels support LEED and FSC certifications and ensure no off-gassing, adding peace of mind alongside stylish surfaces.


Bio-Acoustic Claypot Wall Panel

By CSI Creative

Popular Choice Winner, Acoustics, 2024 A+Product Awards

The Bio-Acoustic Claypot Wall Panel is nature, culture, and acoustic control all together in one striking design. Inspired by traditional handmade clay pots, the panels combine fire-safe replica greenery with high-performance acoustic PET felt backers for a tranquil, biophilic feature that also has great sound-absorbing qualities. It’s ideal for softening spaces both visually and acoustically. The Claypot Panel offers customizable foliage and colors, letting designers tailor each installation for maximum impact. With ThermaLeaf® fire-safe greenery and PoshFelt® wool felt finishes, this panel is a smart, nature-inspired solution for modern interiors.


IRIS Luminous SkyCeiling

By Sky Factory

Popular Choice Winner,  Recessed & Mounted Lighting, 2024 A+Product Awards

The IRIS Luminous SkyCeiling is what future homes will use to bring the outdoors, indoors—even when “outdoors” isn’t an option. Not simply a light fixture, SkyCeiling is a dynamic portal to a virtual sky that mirrors daylight’s natural rhythm, complete with shifting clouds and soft gradients from sunrise to sunset. Built with algorithms that adapt lighting intensity and hue to match the time of day, IRIS provides a stunningly realistic ambiance while supporting well-being by syncing with your circadian rhythm. It allows adopters to feel closer to the natural world.


Pure + FreeForm Ceilings

By Pure + FreeForm

Popular Choice Winner, Ceilings, 2024 A+Product Awards

At Pure + FreeForm, they believe metals can have a visceral and emotive influence on projects, often being as impactful as the form itself. Using Ultra High-Performance Aluminum (UHPA), their ceilings are crafted for both indoor and outdoor use so designers can seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Their finishes are VOC-free, fully recyclable and fire-rated, ensuring safety and eco-friendliness alongside striking aesthetics. With industry-leading precision and stock readily available, Pure + FreeForm makes it easy to add a bold statement to any room in future-focused homes that don’t shy away from a touch of modern drama.


LHOV

By Elica

Jury Winner, Appliances, 2024 A+Product Awards

LHOV is a very impressive kitchen appliance that combines hob, hood, and oven into one streamlined unit, designed for the burgeoning adaptable home market. LHOV is great for maximizing space and bringing an immediate dose of style. The 3-in-1 system saves space and looks great. It has no protruding corners and no interruptions. The extraction system is cleverly hidden within the appliance, while the extra-wide oven, found under the hob, is at an ergonomic height while also leaving free space below for further storage. In the modern home, every inch counts, and LHOV is acutely aware of that, providing great design and clever functionality.


D|13 Sink System with XLERATORsync

By D | 13

Popular Choice Winner, Smart Design & Technology, 2024 A+Product Awards

For a future where hygiene is paramount, the D|13 Sink System is a game-changer in touchless handwashing. With its XLERATORsync hand dryer, complete with electrostatic HEPA filtration that removes 99.999% of viruses and 99.97% of bacteria, the system prioritizes cleanliness in every detail. Designed to keep water droplets contained, its slope and depth work with the dryer’s high-speed airflow to keep hands — and surroundings — dry. The D|13 also offers a customizable look, letting designers and specifiers choose from a range of finishes to create their ideal system.


Hidden Screen on Pella Lifestyle Series

By Pella Corporation

Jury Winner, Windows & Skylights, 2024 A+Product Awards

The Hidden Screen by Pella is the future of hassle-free, unobstructed views. Designed to disappear when not in use, it is an innovative screen that delivers 44% more natural light than traditional screens. It also allows seamless airflow and excellent bug protection when in use. The integrated screens are great for noise reduction and provide homeowners with exceptional energy efficiency when included. Tested for 25 years of daily use, the Hidden Screen is functional and elegant in a way that seems so simple yet so effective.


48-Inch French Door Refrigerator

By Dacor

Popular Choice Winner,  Appliances, 2024 A+Product Awards

Dacor’s 48-Inch French Door Refrigerator is kitchen convenience at its best. Beyond its flush-fit design, this refrigerator offers cutting-edge features like a sensor-activated auto-fill water pitcher (infusion-ready) and a Dual Icemaker producing both standard cubes and Whisky Ball Ice™. With customizable storage options, including the adaptable FreshZone™ and FreshZone Plus drawers, and WiFi-enabled SmartThings™ for remote control and energy management, this fridge is smart and stylish. Its stainless SteelCool™ interior maintains consistent cooling, ensuring groceries stay fresh longer, while integrated LEDs make every inch brilliantly visible.


iQ® Granit™

By Tarkett

Popular Choice Winner, Flooring, 2024 A+Product Awards

The iQ® Granit™ collection by Tarkett is simply put, flooring for the future, blending durability, Scandinavian-inspired design and health-forward features. Designed to withstand high-traffic areas with zero refinishing required, this vinyl flooring is engineered for spaces that need to look good and perform flawlessly. Ideal for creating hygienic, low-maintenance environments, iQ® Granit™ is certified asthma & allergy friendly®, slip-resistant, and easily cleaned with just a neutral cleaner. With organic patterns and soft tonal colors inspired by natural stone, it’s a flooring solution that feels and looks incredible — making it a smart choice for homes that are built to last.


Unfired Circular Tile

By Loqa

Jury Winner, Sustainable Design, 2024 A+Product Awards

Loqa’s Unfired Circular Tile is quite literally paving the way for sustainable design. Made from over 85% up-cycled industrial waste — including ceramics, glass and fly ash — these tiles not only prevent waste but also cut down on carbon emissions by eliminating traditional firing. Despite being unfired, they’re 106% stronger than standard tiles and available in a variety of colors and textures to suit any design vision. With the option for custom pictogram embossing, these tiles offer a truly sustainable and creative choice, perfect for the eco-conscious homeowner looking to make an impact without compromising on style.


Purist Suspend Mount Kitchen Faucet

By Kohler Co.

Jury Winner, Fixtures & Fittings – Kitchen, 2024 A+Product Awards.

Kohler’s Purist Suspend redefines the kitchen faucet with a ceiling-mounted design that’s unique and exciting. The faucet’s sleek hose descends from above with a pivoting arm that can be set to any preferred height and rotates 180 degrees, offering flexibility without cluttering the counter. Controlled by a wireless, water-resistant remote puck, Purist Suspend offers multiple spray modes, from Sweep Spray for prep to Boost Technology for extra flow. With its intuitive controls and minimalist design, this faucet is perfect for the kitchen of tomorrow, where form and function come together in one striking fixture.


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Samantha Frew Author: Samantha Frew
An expert in hospitality design, Sam has worked with some of the biggest hotel names in the world to help shape and integrate innovative brands across the globe. Her decades of design and industry knowledge have cemented her as a respected voice in design commentary.
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