While debate remains over whether the ostensibly forward-thinking New Urbanism movement is capable of integrating Universal Design, it seems to be taking root as the common-sense approach in rural America.
Build a home to last your lifetime.That’s the concept behind universal design – building or remodeling homes to have something for everyone, such as safety features needed for toddlers, accessibility for older adults, convenience for busy parents, and space for growing families all in one...
The examples at the Review will give visitors the opportunity to consider universal design features for their own homes. Universal design is not a choice meant only for people with physical limitations. “There are many benefits for everyone to use universal design when remodeling or building,” Bowlin said. “We plan to make the visitors aware of the benefits by examples.”
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http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_27676.shtmlFurther Reading:
Farm Science Review
http://fsr.osu.edu/schedule.htmlOhio State's Universal Design Kitchen
Posted by rollingrains at August 10, 2005 02:25 PM
http://www.ciras.iastate.edu/universaldesignkitchen.asp