Name: Universal Design for you

Content:  Seattle based Interior Designer Joyce Joneschiet uses her blog to showcase products, articles and designers that offer inspiring and empowering options for her clients.

http://www.universaldesignforyou.com/

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In Clarksburg, Md., Winchester Homes, Inc. is putting the finishing touches on the first of the hundreds of units it will be building over the next few years in the planned community of Clarksburg Village.

In addition to meeting National Green Building Certification requirements, the home is designed to incorporate the "Live-Ability" features of Design for Life Montgomery, a voluntary Montgomery County program aimed at increasing the supply of homes with basic universal design features.

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Aging in place, and beyond

It was the third most popular housing trend last year, and more than 55 percent of builders, developers and home sales experts said universal design will grow in the coming decade, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders.

Read more about Universal design and how the Perry family made their house easy to live in for all the family...link

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The renovation of a loft in Seattle is a collaboration with accessibility consultant Karen Braitmayer and FAIA, proves universal design is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. “The space is very specifically tailored to how Randy cooks and moves,” says Sundstrom.

See some pics of the kitchen and read an excerpt from the article published in July's 'Architectural Record' edition.  click here

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 http://www.build.qld.gov.au/smart_housing/newsletter/pdf/e_news_sep08.pdf

ORLANDO, FL --When it comes to purchasing a home, buyers do indeed judge a book by its cover, according to a new nationwide survey of real estate agents commissioned by JELD-WEN® Windows & Doors.

http://www.buildingonline.com/news/viewnews.pl?id=6947&subcategory=140

It's a common refrain: Most people don't want to leave their houses as they get older; they'd like to stay put. Two weeks ago, a retirement community in McLean unveiled a suite that has been adapted and equipped to make that goal more possible.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/09/AR2008080901286.html