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Universal Design: Good Design That Makes Homes More Livable

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Think Glink Media

On the Equifax finance blog, blogger Eve Becker wrote about a new trend for ageless home design. The concept is called Universal design.

Universal design holds that new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. The concept goes beyond making houses handicapped-accessible and transcends “aging in place,” a recently coined phrase that refers to the modifying of homes so older owners can stay in one place longer. Universal design is a more proactive approach to building—incorporating good design that’s usable for the greatest number of people.

For the benefits of incorporating Universal home design, read the full post.

 

 


Ilyce Glink is the author of several books, including 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask and Buy, Close, Move In!. She blogs about money and real estate at ThinkGlink.com, The Equifax Personal Finance Blogand CBS Moneywatch She is Chief Content Strategist at RealtyJoin.com, a community for real estate investors.

Comments (3)

Eric Kodner
Wayzata Lakes Realty: Eric Kodner Sells Twin Cities Homes - Minnetonka, MN
Wayzata Lakes Realty: Twin Cities, Madeline Island

Ilyce, I recently sold a home with universal design features. It's too bad there aren't more specialized resources available on the Web for agents and sellers to market homes that have these unique features.

Apr 02, 2012 02:20 AM
Ilyce Glink
Think Glink Media - Chicago, IL
Best-selling author, award-winning TV/radio host.

Thanks for reading and for commenting, Eric. I agree, there should be more options for all needs.

 

Apr 02, 2012 02:38 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Thanks for this link...terrific idea, this.  

Apr 02, 2012 02:55 AM