Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
Independent Living and Aging in Place: Is Smart Home Technology the Key?
Technology is an ever-evolving solution to many of the problems we're facing, and senior interest in smart devices is a trend that has recently picked up momentum
ADA Compliance Ruling Could Mean Changes for Builder Sites
A recent California federal district court ruling found the accessibility option on a Domino’s…
Buyers Increasingly Interested in Accessibility Features
Constructing homes with universal design principles can give builders a leg up on the competition.…
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Design
Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow
The U.S. Census Bureau predicts Americans aged 65 and above will outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2034. The growing population of older…
Accessibility
Tips for Aging-in-Place Bathroom Design
A telltale sign of an effective age in place bathroom remodel is that it works seamlessly for aging loved ones while being suitable as an everyday…
Smart Home
Smart Home Technology for Aging in Place
Both aging in place and smart home technology are becoming increasingly important to homeowners.
We chatted with an aging in place and…
Demographics
AARP: Majority of Older Adults Do Not Reside in 'Livable' Communities
A new AARP and Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies report found most older adults do not reside in livable communities, and there are large…
Lighting
Lighting and the 55+ Buyer
Want to help a 55+ home buyer find their black pants amid a closet full of navy blue outfits?
“This is where thoughtful lighting comes…
Doors
Jim Chapman Homes launches new 55+ project with unique door hardware
Brink’s Push Pull Rotate door locks, the first knobs and levers that open three ways are designed to improve the way homeowners open doors. Push…
Remodeling
NARI to Introduce Certification Update for Universal Design
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry says it will introduce a comprehensive update to its Universal Design Certified Professional (…
Demographics
Age-in-Place Technology Slows Demand for Senior Housing
Age-in-Place technology may be reducing demand for senior housing. This may explain why developers have seen big bets on elder-specific housing…
Accessibility
Age Proofing a House Isn’t Cheap
Almost one-quarter of Americans will be 65 or older by 2050, and surveys conducted over the past decade show that older adults overwhelmingly want…
Award-Winning Projects
Vita, Plan 3, Silver, Single-Family Production, Under 2,000 sf
Living far larger than its actual 1,682-square-foot footprint, this single-family plan in an upscale 55-plus community by Pardee Homes wins Silver in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards
