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Universal Design- Don’t Buy, Build, or Remodel Without It

universal design - dont buy build or remodel without it_01The March 2006 Issue of Ultimate Home Design has an article by a physical therapist who argues for the necessity of thinking about universal design in the home.

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Riding Out the Storm

stormFrom the December 2010 issue of PN comes this article on designing a safe room within a Universally Designed house from architect Charles Schwab, AIA, CAPS, CGP.

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The Home Office, Designed for All

home officeFrom the April 2011 issue of PN comes architect Charles Schwab's article on building a Universally Designed home office. 

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Remodeling Now to Avoid Accessibility Problems Later

From the March 2, 2011, issue of The New York Times comes this article about the growing number of people becoming aware about Universal Design and the advantages it offers.

The article can be accessed at: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/business/retirementspecial/03REMODEL.html?_r=3.

From the Floor Up

smart houseFrom the May 2011 issue of PN comes "From the Floor Up," an article by Charles Schwab, AIA, which poses some interesting questions about how to unite green design and universal design.

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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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