Dilbert's Ultimate House Completed

Cartoonist Scott Adams has announced the completion of Dilbert’s Ultimate House (DUH), an online, virtual Silicon Valley home for his most famous character. DUH was created by Heartwood Studios, a 3D animation and multimedia studio, with suggestions from more than 3,000 Dilbert fans and energy consultation from Pacific Gas & Electric. The home’s extensive environmentally friendly features include optimal siting and orientation, structural insulated panel construction, double-glazed windows, photovoltaic panels, a whole-house air-filtration system, and xeriscaping. “Have you looked at your gas and electricity bill lately?” asks Adams, explaining the importance of efficiency. “It makes you want to drive your SUV to Saudi Arabia and start slapping anyone who’s in a good mood.” Despite its attention to green design, the home is lacking the key element of smallness. Even if Dilbert marries and raises a family, a possibility Adams encouraged his design team to prepare for, the home’s 6,000 ft² (560 m²) of living space and its three-car garage don’t exactly scream “green”—even if they are only virtual. Visitors can tour the house at www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/duh/.