Improving how homes and products are designed, built, and remodeled with a Universal Design approach.
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We need to make age-friendly happen everywhere.
It's important to use #agefriendly planning principles in small towns and rural places - check out this new article in @APA_Planning's Planning Mag about the @AARPlivable approach across the nation.
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Great Start!
It's all hands on deck to improve housing choices - we must work across sectors to expand options.
Below, I discuss why I'm glad that @AARP will work with REALTORS(R) to bring more information to consumers and fill information gaps.
blog.aarp.org/thinking-polic… #LivIndex @NARMedia
Planning for our housing futures is another area where we need to plan better.
You may have planned for #retirement, but you didn't plan for this. forbes.com/sites/josephcough… @Transamerica
Is a universally designed home expensive? Learn about the perceived costs, transitional costs, hard and recurring costs of building BLD homes. Download here: ow.ly/yIE230ontVO #universaldesign #aginginplace
In our first featured reader submission, we see an example of a universal remodel with future adaptations in mind. What is your favorite part of this remodel? ow.ly/1UmH30okdSA #universaldesign #aginginplace
Sometimes when you can't find the ideal living situation, you have get something that you can work with. That certainly happens if you are looking for existing universally designed housing. We take a first look at my own condo to see how it stacks up. ow.ly/3mrC30oik46
In part one of the Cost Analysis of A BLD Home infographic series, we introduce you to a frequently asked question - how much construction cost is added to a BLD home, when compared to otherwise equivalent homes? Download: bit.ly/2RXHCM2 #universaldesign #aginginplace
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Whats the easiest and most impactful way to support us? Donations! We've now made it easier than ever to donate to our organization. You can now directly donate via our website's homepage. Check it out here: udinstitute.org/ #universaldesign #accessibility #ageinplace
It is a good idea to provide incentives to the industry and to consumers to get better housing built! Check out the Homes Renewed Coalition. homesrenewedcoalition.com/jo… #universaldesign #aginginplace
Happy New Year! Here's to a more universally designed 2019 for everyone! Anything you'd like to see more from us in 2019? Let us know in the comments below. #universaldesign #betterlivingdesign
Our CEO, Bill Owens, was thrilled to present on Better Living Design at the #UDHEIT 2018 International #UniversalDesign Conference. See more of the conference highlights @UDHEIT !
Wishing you and your family and friends a happy holiday season! We've put together a holiday gift guide to help make your gift list a little more universal. View it here: ow.ly/mNlh30mVPN6 #universaldesign #aginginplace
What criteria makes a home "BLD Approved"? How can you tell if a home is really universally designed? Our Executive Director, Richard Duncan, introduces you to the BLD Criteria. ow.ly/gRiR30mo635 #universaldesign #aginginplace
Good that a health scare has the positive result of propelling a family to change their home environment. ow.ly/LrF730meYf8
Share this with customers who are considering their vertical access options within their home! ow.ly/Z3na30maWF6 #universaldesign
We love ADU's, because they provide housing for a wide range of people - not just granny! Students, parents, and singles too! But let's lose the name and ensure they are BLD as well. ow.ly/2xuH30m48PV #ADU #grannypods #universaldesign
Seems like a good concept. We hope the entrance and interior spaces accommodate the aging individuals that are the primary focus of their marketing. ow.ly/phlZ30m48Hk #universaldesign
We joined the Edge of Aging podcast to explain how home modification could transform the care continuum. #universaldesign #homemodification ow.ly/B3UL30m47SS