“Universal design refers to broad-spectrum ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to both people without disabilities and people with disabilities. The term “universal design” was coined by the architect Ronald L. Mace to describe the concept of designing all products and the built environment to be aesthetic and usable to the greatest extent possible by everyone, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life.” Wikipedia
User Friendly and Good Looking
“Seriously, cool and beautiful,” writes Chazzy. She’s talking about two universal design inspired homes featured in the New York Times. Both remodels show that accessible can be beautiful.
Hey- I Know That House!
Is that what you said to yourself when you spotted a picture of this house while flipping through this month’s AARP Magazine? If you were
The Complete CRDA Universal Design Online Tour
Online tour of the New Jersey CRDA Universal Design demonstration home.
What is Universal Design?
What makes a home “universal”? It’s simple. Everyone can use universal design! It doesn’t matter if you are young or old. You could be short or tall, healthy or ill. You might have a disability. Or you may be a prize-winning athlete. Because of universal design, people who are very different can all enjoy the same home. And that home will be there for all its inhabitants even when their needs change.
10 Design Trends for Aging in Place
Mary Jo Peterson, CKD, CBD, CAPS shares her top design requests from clients for aging in place.