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    <title><![CDATA[Discussion on In Portland, IKEA launches line of prefab homes ]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Prokataskeuasmena spitia times]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-94782]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[The prefabricated buildings are generally considered to be energy-efficient because it is made with special care. The chances of unwanted openings or gaps in the walls is very small, just because the walls are nailed or glued or for more durability.  The prefabricated homes need very little heating and air conditioning units, than those required for traditional homes.http://www.kofinas.gr/en/testimonials/]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[AinElohim]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:42:42 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Options]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92239]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[There are so many of them I couldn't begin to address them here; and what's good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander. One man's mansion is another man's folly. There are so many options, one could find themselves babbling in hours. But bad 'contractors' exacerbate the problem and building permits with exorbitant fees can blur the advantages. There's no one single answer...one size does not fit all. Be aware and consider all your options as far as you can. So many new materials, most of them more expensive with unknowns. Then there's value as appraisers and lenders see it, and everybody involved can easily be in conflict. It boils down to you...how bad do you want it to work for you? Do all your &quot;home&quot;work!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:57:15 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Good stuff but pretty mundane]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92238]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[They're on the right track and their designs are pretty clean for the most part]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:51:28 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Trailer?!]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92237]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[That's a state of mind. Nothing trails anymore except RVs and an occasional mobile home transported to its permanent site. It's a matter of design; what one does with the materials is everything!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:49:32 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Imaginative?]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92247]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[There a lots of everywhere; you just have only to seek and you shall find]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:46:57 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Big deal]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92236]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[It's a matter of design...good, bad, indifferent and there's a dirth of bad]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:46:07 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Good for you]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92246]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[This is yet another side of this 'prefab' thinking...GREED]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:43:56 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Uninformed]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92255]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[You're way off base. They're both 'pre-fab' and the difference is simply dictated by design; I'm gonna guess you're not in the AEC industry]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:42:32 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hey!]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-92245]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Good for you. Good clear thinking on your part]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:41:21 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I know]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There is a disconnect between design, manufacturing and marketing and it lies right smack between the similar systems...mobile and 'prefab'. I should know.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyruiz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:40:38 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Agreed!]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-82182]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I agree with you. But not much of prefab homes are have such design. Only you can tell the manufacturer beforehand about it.Cheers,Frenkshttp://callmum.com.au/]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Frenks]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:49:25 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[punctuation]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-80076]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Dont tell me how I did it wrong unless you can't read sarcasm.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[1turbofreak]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:47:35 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[My Tent]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-80075]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I do believe my tent is LARGER than 700 sq ft. In this state, Washington where I reside currently (plan on moving soon), there is a problem with excessive amounts of cars, and the state is asking WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP THIS PROBLEM!!! Its funny they are screaming it since they passed building code which allowed for large homes on small footprints. When you fit 8-10 families per city block then everyone has a driveway and enough room to live because you force some people to live elsewhere. Here where Ikea is building these chicken houses (northwest) there are 20-50 families per city block with everyone having an auto, and not a single drive because the blocks are smaller, are the cause of the emotional and pyshological issues that plague this side of the world. This are the same earth savers, and tree huggers that scream HELP SAVE THE PLANET. I like the idea, but see no savings in said idea, of placing more people (pollution) per block. This concept just makes you have social strains which the northwest has. Please respect my personal space, but lets live within 2&quot; of each other. I cant understand the reasoning behind this, but have some idea that THESE PEOPLE ARE CRAZY!!! Just my 2 cents, because the store wouldnt break this 20 and I needed change.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[1turbofreak]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:45:10 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Karmod Modular Buildings]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-78790]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[You should also check out Karmod prefab homes:http://www.karmod.eu/prefab-houses]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Modular Buildings]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:40:18 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Agree]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-72710]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I see all the comments on too far to walk in this tiny space to get to the bathroom but your comment is most cost effective. The plumbing costs can get &quot;costly&quot;  ]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[qualityrn10]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:20:55 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Swedish is the Key Word]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-68346]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Build quality is going to be far higher than some sub-par American mobile home.  You really can't get much lower quality than an American mobile home without living in a tent.Pre-fab is a rapidly up-and-coming trend that is providing higher quality housing at lower prices than single-builds.  It is a higher cost than a mobile home, but again, you barely exist in a mobile home, but you can actually live in these.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[SkyWlf77@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:11:42 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Good looking but]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-9464-68297]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Put kitchen and bath back to back in the center of the house willsave on plumbing.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[davewsr2]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:01:41 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bath in wrong place]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Bath should be between living room and bed room . To far to walk from kitchen.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[davewsr2]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:53:08 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sears prefabs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Were sold by catalog in early 1900s. 2 on ranch, both still standing and useable. Sunset had feature on nearly identical facade that also swiveled master suite for view, sun or because it could, a few years back. Portlandians are imaginative, yep.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[LostValley@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:53:46 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[prefab IKEA home]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[they put the bathroom on the wrong side of the bedroom - we don't really want to live in a trailer do we?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[affordablecomputerguy@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:41:44 -0800</pubDate>
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