Clayton Homes Develops Energy Efficient i-house. Would you buy one?

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Clayton Homes Develops Energy Efficient i-house. Would you buy one?

by socallocal Posted May 07, 2009 16:20:59

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Clayton Homes is hoping that their new i-house will boost sales even further as they cater to the eco-friendly crowd. With a starting cost of $75,000 dollars, the i-house is made to reduce energy costs and can be fitted with solar panels, tank less water heaters, and other energy saving options. Would you buy an affordable and environmentally friendly i-house?

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Mrs.Edward Cullen July 02, 2009 23:04:31

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
but i wouldn't buy one
zack May 29, 2009 21:53:29

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
if I had that kind of money.
jellyfish May 25, 2009 02:39:42

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
I'd buy anything that would save me lots of money in the long run. As long as it can withstand a northern Midwest winter, I am all for it!
NewRomeIsBurning May 15, 2009 01:26:25

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
A great idea that does NOT have to cost 75 grand. If they truly wanted everyone to be able to go 'green' and be affordable to all--they need to get the cost of this stuff way down. It can be done--they just don't want to sacrifice obscene profit for moderate profit.
+1
Piwan May 13, 2009 14:37:15

Answered: No, I'n not interested in an i-house
Seems too expensive for what it is!
cingular May 11, 2009 23:58:10

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
a good idea. but i dont have the money for it. but if i did i would buy one!
AllTimeAlexandra May 11, 2009 00:00:34

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
a great idea....i went and looked at the floor plans and stuff on the web site and i think they look really cool....my new dream house.
Karadoll May 09, 2009 18:33:06

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
something that I would have to look into further. But probably, yes, I would. =]
Anne Cullen May 09, 2009 04:45:58

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
Save the Earth!!!!!
:DDDD
Old Poet May 09, 2009 03:38:06

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
potentially a good idea if it works. I have no problem with being eco friendly. Because I'm a fiscal conservative and a strict consitutionalist doesn't mean I can't have issues liberals also espouse. I believe in global warming though I feel it has been hijacked by the far left for political purposes in their social engineering programs. The more I think about it I would love an eco-friendly home that works.
para9more6 May 08, 2009 19:49:48

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
But alas, I am just a kid. So I can't afford one...
♥ tommie kaulitz ♥ May 08, 2009 14:31:18

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
yeah i would buy one cause i love living the high life which i already do ( but still )
kingdave May 08, 2009 13:17:44

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
seems like a good idea,i would probably buy one if the price were right and if it is in a good area.
DARBY May 08, 2009 12:48:06

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
If all they claim is true, Why not?
katydid May 08, 2009 06:49:49

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
I need to do more research on Clayton Homes and the i-house.
I'm thinking:
If it sounds too good to be true .... it probably is ......
carlton999 May 08, 2009 03:07:27

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
as long as the "i" doesn't stand for iMac i might consider it.
Old Poet to carlton999 May 09, 2009 03:39:30

Good one Carlton
angel_phoenix May 08, 2009 02:13:47

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
save the enviroment!
brittany May 07, 2009 20:36:25

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
as long as it felt like a real home and not a freaky museum or factory
Will May 07, 2009 20:05:01

Answered: No, I'n not interested in an i-house
Sorry I dont want to live in any manufactured home. The energy saving measures would be great in a conventional home.
gillahooley May 07, 2009 19:54:29

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
as long as its practical. if you can't live an average everyday life in it then its worthless
dennisintn May 07, 2009 19:35:38

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
i've never heard of this before, but it could be a good thing.
dennisintn
Monkey May 07, 2009 19:29:04

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
The i-house sounds cool but, it's way to expensive.
PorchDawg May 07, 2009 19:24:16

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
I would love an Energy Efficient Home. Anything I can do to beat the Energy Industry I'm all for it. Saving Money is just a Bonus!!!
Fydo May 07, 2009 18:40:16

Answered: No, I'n not interested in an i-house
Firstly I rent.I rent because no one ever really owns property in this world.If you have no income and you don't pay the Mafia property taxes,they will kick you to the curb and take your property.I'm not going to give them that pleasure.If I can't pay my rent I'm out on the street also,yet I didn't give the criminal government(the Mafia) anything to take.Fuck them!God will take care of them bastards and God will take care of me just as he/she/it has always done.I have been blessed with many blessings from God for which I am very thankful.
BigwayneO to Fydo May 07, 2009 22:16:34

"I have been blessed with many blessings from God for which I am very thankful."
what about these people/children?

Lol yeah, god will take care of them.....
para9more6 to BigwayneO May 08, 2009 19:51:43

Maybe you should buy them an iHouse. Ha ha.
Fydo to BigwayneO May 12, 2009 04:39:19

My renting has something to do with the pictures how? The question was about e-houses. BTW those people under the tarp,that was me at one point in my life. I,with Gods help,pulled myself out of that hell. I help people like this all the time,basically because I was one of them not so long ago and can relate to their problems. But your reply was judgmental and you don't know shit about me. So keep your pictures,I've already seen them first hand in person.
BigwayneO to Fydo May 12, 2009 06:01:54

HAHA, Im not judging you at all, Im just pointing out you should be thanking your self and not god, YOU pulled your self out of that shit, not him.....
Fydo to BigwayneO May 19, 2009 03:50:45

When I pray to God to better my life situation and it happens I tend to feel that I was helped. My work was important in attaining the goal,but my faith gave me the extra push I needed when times were their toughest. Right or wrong,everyone has the right to feel something.
Jimbo May 07, 2009 17:29:59

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
It would be interesting to further research, but an "economy house" could end up just like an economy car - Too small and not suited to my family's needs.
t.u.r.o.k May 07, 2009 17:26:57

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
slipknot...xDD
Val May 07, 2009 17:25:00

Answered: No, I'n not interested in an i-house
I once worked for Clayton Homes. I'd never buy anything from them.
Karadoll to Val May 09, 2009 18:32:22

...why?
Val to Karadoll May 09, 2009 23:33:54

Geez. It's difficult to sum it up. I worked at corporate headquarters for a while. It was the atmosphere, as much as anything. But also their miserly ways. The first HQ was built entirely out of used trailer parts. It was dark and gloomy, and the floors bounced when you walked. They didn't seem to give a crap about their employees. When they moved to the new, pristine building, it had the feel of a prison camp.

I never met one person in my tenure there that praised Clayton Homes. And I have nothing good to say about them.
Karadoll to Val May 09, 2009 23:58:00

o.o Wow.
lady_c5_loadmaster May 07, 2009 16:59:30

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
a decent place in theory but what determines what kind of house I buy is what does it look like, what is the square footage, how many bedrooms and does it suit my life style?
+1
turkey pepperoni May 07, 2009 16:57:53 (edited)

Answered: Yes, an i-house sounds like a good deal!
it works for me.

i think companies need to really try to make eco-houses in styles more suitable for a conservative homebuyer. a lot of people are turned off by the looks of modern "green" housing but if you can make it indistinguishable from "the jones'" then there'll be greater acceptance of green housing.

i can't see why they don't make more mainstream design to attract more mainstream customers. doesn't make good business sense.
AGPhillbin May 07, 2009 16:45:19

Answered: The i-house sounds like...
...a good deal, at least on the surface. But I would want to know more about the maintenance costs of all these energy saving devices, as well as how much energy they potentially use vs. how much they save.
para9more6 to AGPhillbin May 08, 2009 19:54:03

Yeah. It's an investment like solar panels. You have to think about it long-term.