Universal Design

Runner Up is Progress

January 17, 2008

Advocates always look for signs of progress in their passions. Google search results has quickly become the easiest yardstick. Universal Design was one of the my first searches. I have not been scientific in tracking the number, but I know there are more results now than when I first searched. You can even ask google… Continue Reading Runner Up is Progress

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Hope for 2008?

January 11, 2008

The Urban Institute’s report, “Housing in the Nations Capital 2007” is a breath of fresh air. The report starts in familiar territory describing affordability and homeless issues in the nation’s capital. Then this report heads into new territory. It extends it’s analysis first by exploring accessible housing availability. The report explains that this additional layer… Continue Reading Hope for 2008?

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Home Modifications add Value as they Fill the Gap

October 25, 2007

My dad retired at age 55 in 1975. He sold his business with a 17 year payout. He told me his plans saying, “I’ll have money until your mother and I are 72. Who lives past 72?” I remember the conversation clearly. I didn’t argue. Just thirty two years ago my father and I both… Continue Reading Home Modifications add Value as they Fill the Gap

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American Society of Interior Designers Aging in Place Council

September 20, 2007

I am proud to be serving a second year on the ASID Aging in Place Council. Interior Designers are well aware of Aging in Place issues, Universal Design and the market. Through this council ASID is preparing educational materials so designers can be more responsive and responsible with all their clients. My articles along with… Continue Reading American Society of Interior Designers Aging in Place Council

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Builders, Developers and Universal Design #1

August 21, 2007

Builders use market studies to define the expected buyers for their products. There is good reason. Product development takes time and costs money. Building is expensive. The risks are high. Anyone investing time, money, effort and reputation on a product that takes so long from conception to market needs to feel secure that a buyer… Continue Reading Builders, Developers and Universal Design #1

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