Clayton Showcase of Homes Goes Green.The i-house to Be Unveiled During the Three-Day Event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Clayton Showcase of Homes returns to Knoxville Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at the Knoxville Convention Center. This year, Clayton Homes will showcase its new i-house, a completely new concept in "green" housing, along with nearly 30 other designs. For the past 34 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Clayton Showcase of Homes has given thousands of interested home buyers an opportunity to tour an entire neighborhood of new, fully-furnished homes. For the last five years, the show has been held inside the comfort of the convention center. With streets, sidewalks, landscaping and 29 new homes, the Knoxville Convention Center is transformed into a neighborhood. "The Showcase provides an opportunity for people to tour a variety of homes and see how dramatically the homes have changed in recent years," says Kevin Clayton, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Clayton Homes. "The homes they see at the Showcase are ready and available for purchase. The amenities are unbelievable - from nine foot ceilings and stone fireplaces to deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. master suites with wet bars in the master bath. And, this year, they'll get to see our new energy efficient i-house for the very first time." The new i-house is Energy Star ready, which means the home is at least 30 percent more energy efficient than standard, traditional homes according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ). Although home buyers are likely to first notice the stylish design, cutting-edge color combinations and modern furnishings, the i-house also features solar panels, a rain water catchment catch·ment n. 1. A catching or collecting of water, especially rainwater. 2. a. A structure, such as a basin or reservoir, used for collecting or draining water. b. system, high-end windows, a tankless water heater, low flow faucets and other energy saving items. "Our unofficial motto is 'Best Home - Best Price' and we take that very seriously," says Clayton. It has been Clayton's mission since taking over as CEO ten years ago to produce housing that surpasses any home in look, quality, and value. It is a message, Clayton says, that seems to be resonating res·o·nate v. res·o·nat·ed, res·o·nat·ing, res·o·nates v.intr. 1. To exhibit or produce resonance or resonant effects. 2. with the market in today's economy. More than 70 housing consultants from 18 Model Home Centers will be on hand at this year's event. The Clayton Showcase of Homes begins at 9 a.m. Friday, October 31. There will be trick-or-treating at the i-house for children who attend the show on Friday evening. The event is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the show is free and guests are served free hot dogs, drinks and popcorn. One-hundred dollar gas cards will be given away throughout the show; a drawing will be held every hour on the hour. About Clayton Homes: A Berkshire-Hathaway Company, Clayton Homes is a national, vertically integrated housing company. Through its family of brands, Clayton Homes builds, sells, finances, leases, and insures a full spectrum of affordable housing and is the nation's number one retailer of modular and manufactured homes. |
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