Visitability is on my mind this week. My parents last visited me in my 1906 brownstone five years ago for a Christmas dinner; it is no longer possible for them to visit. My home is not visitable; only a crazy amount of cash would make it so. For a resident...
Website Under Construction
Topics: Blog, Universal Design
The Universal Design Resource website is undergoing revision! When created, my intention was to raise awareness and provide information. For the revision, I have structured a tiered approach: First is a facelift using today’s technology making it easier for you to participate by either finding what you are looking for...
NAHB’s course: Universal Design/Build
This blog is an announcement and the body of text that follows is copied from NAHB’s website: UNIVERSAL DESIGN/BUILD This two-day course focuses on integrated home design features and product specifications that account for client differences due to circumstance, physical characteristics, health issues and aging. Universal Design/Build expands on the...
CAPS – Certified Aging In Place Specialist
Hooray! I am a CAPS graduate. What’s so different? Through manuals, instruction, discussion and testing, I added to my knowledge (even me, Mr. know-it-all). And, I am very excited. CAPS is an acronym for Certified Aging In Place Specialist. It is a three-day training and certification course offered by NAHB,...
‘Time’ To Do It Right
I was struck by an article by Dr. Dr Sunil Bhatia in that way when a subject just doesn’t leave you alone – it kept popping up in my thoughts. Dr. Bhatia created and runs the Design For All Institute of India and publishes a monthly newsletter. He recently wrote...
A Reading List
I recently received a call from someone seeking building specifications for universal design. She wanted to know heights, distances, widths, brightness, etc. I humbly told her that I’m not the spec guy. Those are codes and in the USA, codes are local, very local. Not only do you want to...
Home Evolutions
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Home Evolutions provides customized, high-quality building and remodeling services for people with disabilities and older adults wishing to maintain their independence.”...
Tags: age in place, build, CAPS, construction, contractor, independent living, NAHB, PA, Pennsylvania, remodel
Hands-On-Contracting
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
Home Contractor; Services Include: Home remodeling Home repair Diagnosis, assessment, design Health & safety concerns Aging in place (CAPS) Water related problems...
Black Diamond Builders
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Black Diamond Builders is a professional construction firm specializing in home and office remodeling. The owner and license holder, J. Steele has been in the industry since 1986. His team has completed numerous projects in Orange County and their combination of experience and continuing education enables Black Diamond Builders to...
NAHB, National Association of Home Builders
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority, since 1942. Receive training and get listed in their directory as a Certified Aging-In-Place. Go to the What Is a CAPS Specialist page and then to the How To Earn CAPS page. Washington, D.C....