[3] Redrow Homes were tasked with constructing the building within a £120,000 budget, but because many of the components of the project were not widely available (for example the oak frame and the green roof) the costs spiralled.

It was won by the Powell family from Bridgend, who enjoyed the open plan kitchen, but disliked the bedrooms and had problems with the computer controls.

[4] The house was officially opened by Welsh Assembly Minister for Culture, Jenny Randerson, at the end of April 2001.

[6] Features included:[8] After ten years many of the futuristic elements had been superseded by current technology, for example recycling of refuse was now common and low wattage lightbulbs were widely used in households.

[1] The contents had begun to look dated and it was claimed the museum's culture did not support serious investment to keep the technology ahead of fashion.