Accessible Housing

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Making Outdoor Areas Accessible and Safe For Everyone

These small additions to driveways, steps, and doors will allow clients to age in... More

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NAHB Endorses 137 Congressional Candidates

For the first time in its 74-year history, the association has endorsed... More

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Design for an Independent Spirit

Designing a home to offer both self-reliance and beauty More

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How To Sell Aging-in-Place

Owners who need their homes modified for infirmity or age fall into two broad... More

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Favorite Universal Design Features

Dan Bawden of Legal Eagle Contractors,†in Houston, and one of the first remodelers to get his Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification, lists his favorite universal design features. More

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Make Bathrooms Safer, Easier To Use for All

Bathrooms can be hazardous places ó especially for older adults ó as slips and falls can be painful and dangerous. By including universal design, however, bathrooms can be made safe for people of all ages. More

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Read About It: Universal Design Book Addresses Accessibility & Aging-in-Place

Architect and universal design expert Deborah Pierce offers accessibility advice in her book "The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages & Abilities." More

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Sustainable Design: Think About the Future When You Design

CLINT HOWES writes about how his company considers future owners and uses when designing a project. More

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AARP Survey Finds Baby Boomers Want to Remain in Their Homes

While boomers want to stay in their current homes, they don't have a vision for how their home will look and accommodate them in the future. More

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15 Ways to Incorporate Universal Design Into a Remodeling Project

From easy door handle change-outs to high-tech home automation, universal design can be approached in numerous ways. Here are more than a dozen to try. More

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