Two websites with information on universal design have recently come to my attention. The first is www.aias.org/aarp. This site presents information on a recent design competition that challenged architecture and planning students to learn more about universal design and designing for an aging population. The results of the 2008 competition, sponsored by the American Institute of Architecture Students and AARP, can be found on the website by clicking on "2008 Results" on the left side of the home page.
The second website is www.nahb.org/capsinfo. This site contains information about the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation that has been developed by the Remodelors Council of the National Association of Home Builders in collaboration with the NAHB Research Center, NAHB Seniors Housing Council, and AARP. CAPS professionals are "trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging-in-place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers."
While both the AIAS design competition and the CAPS designation are primarily focused on designing for the aging population, an underlying goal is to design homes that can be adapted as people and families move through the various life stages.
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