Some designs in the house have to be seen to be believed, such as the fridge that tells you how much water you are consuming and when you are out of food

The look of the future has preoccupied philosophers and designers for centuries. One company in Belgium, Living Tomorrow, is trying to make the future more tangible by bringing together innovative product designers and high-tech companies. The result is the House of the Future, which shows how life could be more comfortable, and more energy efficient, sometime in the future. Nina-Maria Potts reports.