I-Home Boasts Bevy of Eco-Friendly Features, $100K Price Tag
Marissa Brassfield — January 11, 2009 — Eco
References: jetsongreen & treehugger
This is the I-Home, an eco-friendly manufactured house design from Jetson Green that will soon go into production courtesy of Clayton Homes. Among its green features include a butterfly roof designed for a rainwater catchment system or optional solar PV system, dual-flush toilets, bamboo flooring, energy-efficient windows, Ikea fixtures, and decking made from recycled material.
The I-Home is named for its layout, which resembles the letter I. There’s even a flex room that features a rooftop deck. The I-Home is rumored to be initially priced around $100,000, but final pricing will be determined by Clayton Homes after they complete their pricing research.
The I-Home is named for its layout, which resembles the letter I. There’s even a flex room that features a rooftop deck. The I-Home is rumored to be initially priced around $100,000, but final pricing will be determined by Clayton Homes after they complete their pricing research.
Trend Themes
1. Green Manufactured Housing - I-Home is a disruptive innovation opportunity within the housing industry that can influence others to adopt more eco-friendly features.
2. Sustainable Housing Solutions - I-Home is part of an overall trend toward more sustainable and eco-friendly housing solutions that can reduce carbon footprints and usher in a new era of green construction.
3. Affordable Eco-friendly Housing - I-Home's $100K pricing model makes eco-friendly housing more accessible to a broader range of homeowners, creating an excellent opportunity for builders and manufacturers to tap into the demand for sustainable housing solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Manufactured Housing - I-Home is disrupting the manufactured housing industry by introducing eco-friendly homes that appeal to more environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Home Building - I-Home is promoting a shift toward more sustainable and affordable home building practices that can make green home living more accessible to a broader spectrum of homeowners.
3. Sustainability & Renewable Energy - I-Home's use of sustainable and renewable materials makes it an excellent innovation opportunity for companies operating within the sustainability and renewable energy industries.
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