With satisfied owners saying, “I’m off the charts about it,” and “I love, love, love my i-house,” Clayton decided to look into further possibilities by running a large-scale survey requesting feedback from the public to help guide i-house architects in creating future models.
The feedback is in, and Clayton has just released their concept for the i-house 2.0.
Brandon O’Connor, i-house product manager, said, “The home is still in concept form and we are hoping those that are interested will log onto the i-house website and provide feedback.”
The i-house 2.0 holds true to the principles of sustainable building practices and the use of energy efficient features used in the original i-house. The 2.0 will also keep some of the distinguishing features included in the original, such as the butterfly roof and the flex house options.
The i-house 2.0 is a new home, not meant to replace the original i-house, and should be considered a “complementing design alternative.”
“We listened,” he said, “and the new i-house will use two prefab sections installed together on site, instead of one, allowing for more space under one roof. Also, the majority of the exterior living space will be covered, and the exterior color tones will be of a warmer, more natural palette.”
There is no timeline yet for when the i-house 2.0 will be ready for release; Clayton is still early in the design stages, listening to potential home owners, learning from them and tweaking the design.
If all goes as planned, Clayton is working towards offering the i-house 2.0 in the same price per square foot range as the original i-house.
One of O’Connor’s favorite features of the i-house 2.0 is the “grand entrance” with the soaring ceilings that open into the living areas and through to the outside.
“But I’m a sucker for the ‘techy’ stuff, so all the efficient mechanical systems and the overall building envelope are what does it for me,” he said.
