“It’s time to re-envision the American home! The house of tomorrow will be more user-friendly, and smarter rather than larger. Universal design features like open-plan living, zero-step ...

Universal design is good design. “Universal design is all-inclusive for all people and all concepts,” said Rossetti. When homes and products used in the home are designed with everyone in mind, there ...

Gerontologist and designer Pattie Moore--who designs rehab spaces, light rail systems and home health care environments--says good design is like pornography: 'You can’t really define it, but ...

Editor’s note: Rich Ideas is a monthly design column by Sheila Rich of Monmouth Beach, who has been creating timeless interiors for over 30 years. Her award-winning design firm, Sheila Rich ...

She said builders have found adding universal design features to home construction can increase costs 1-2%. Schoeneman said NeighborWorks estimated universal design features add about $5,000 in ...

To learn more about universal design and aging in place, visit the NAHB website’s Aging In Place Checklist or aginginplace.org. Posted on: Home and Garden , Life MOST READ ...

Universal design isn’t necessary for the current owners, but they wanted it done so a future owner could take advantage. Anne said that even though the home is accessible, it doesn’t draw ...

BD+C's Robert Cassidy interviews Manny Gonzalez, FAIA, Principal with KTGY Architecture + Planning, on universal design in multifamily housing, based on Gonzalez's AIA CES course: 16 Things You Should ...

Hometime features step-by-step information to home improvement, remodeling, and repair. ... Center for Universal Design 800.647.6777. NKBA 800.843.6522 Ask for the ...