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Stoughton Family Ready to Move Into Habitat Home Saturday
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that is experienced in providing affordable homes for people in need of financial assistance. They took on a bigger challenge in the case of the Daxbergers from Stoughton, Massachusetts.
Multigenerational Households are Increasing
The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households has increased sharply in the past two years, due in large part to the recent economic recession. Between 2008 and 2010 the percentage of multigenerational households in the U.S. rose from 5.3% to 6.1%, a rate of growth that was faster than the previous eight years combined.
How Will We Choose To Live?
Baby Boomers, as a generation, have grown accustomed to having consumer goods developed for them. Think of the cars designed to meet the new demand for choice; from Beetles and Corvairs in the 60's, Mustangs, Chargers and Pacers in the 70's, mini-vans in the 80's, SUVs and extended cab trucks in the 90's to hybrids, electric and other green cars in the new millennium. The automobile industry tracked Boomers' needs and interests and responded accordingly.
Universally Designed Proto-House -- Lessons From Arkansas?
The June 2008 Issue of Ultimate Home Design contains a section on Universal Design, which includes this article on a project by
Universal Design Homes Continue to Grow as a Popular Approach in New Home Construction
The August 2006 Issue of Ultimate Home Design contains articles on universal design, including one that discusses the increasing trend of universally designed homes in the US. While universally designed homes are on the rise, it is still the case that most builders, designers, and remodelers are unaware and unfamiliar with universal design.
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Access Living
This project is an office building that models the intersection of universal and green design on an infill site in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. More +
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Ed Roberts Campus - The Essence of Universal Design
Ed Roberts Campus is a universally designed campus that brings disability services together into one building. More +
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National ADA Symposium 2012 - Orlando
When: March 12 - 14, 2012
Where: Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Take advantage of the opportunity to tailor your training experience. Multiple tracks of educational sessions are offered to help you deal with the specific challenges posed to your entity by these updated standards and regulations. MORE +
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