Gimme shelter: the I built house

Abstract

<p>Owning a home has always been the Great American Dream. It is not possible to achieve this dream in all cases, as many Americans are affected by a variety of social and economic factors that prevent them from purchasing the quality of housing that they desire. The I Built Housing System was developed in response to this problem, and allows Americans to purchase a house that is much larger than what they could afford had they chosen to build a house using traditional construction methods. The I Built House is broken up into a series of prefabricated modular components that allow the homeowner to assemble the house using an instruction manual. This system virtually eliminates on-site labor costs, which typically account for half of the construction cost of the house. Homeowners can choose from a variety of designs that are published in the I Built House Catalog. The I Built Housing System allows the house to be taken apart or altered at any time in the future, which allows the house to respond to the changing needs of the American family.</p>