Book front cover Universal Designed "Smart" Homes for the 21st Century 102 home Plans you can order and build Home plan book by Charles M. Schwab Architect,AIA,CAPS.CGP American Institute of Architects (AIA) Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) Certified Green Professional (CGP) 50's Plus Housing Council Member (NAHB)      New homes and remodels that are adaptable to your family's changing needs over generations. Homes that provide sustainable independent living and peace of mind.        This third edition is America's first stock home plans book to include universal designed and energy efficient home plans.The book features 102 home plans that can be ordered for construction as well as a 20 page room by room features section that is very useful for remodels and home-modifications.A four page resources and references section is also included.       Unfortunately we are not taking orders over the phone at this time. The book can still be signed at no charge if you call 563-359-7524 or e-mail to let us know you would like it signed after you have ordered it here online.  Most importantly, we are honored to provide personal service and discuss your project and answer any questions you may have.         If you would like to order the book over our secure shopping cart, using any card type, please click once on the buy button below.        The book price has been reduced from $39.95(in2009) and is now $29.95 plus $9.45 s&h ($39.40 total).The cost for USPS Express mail is $55.00. Books usually ship within 24 hours.        To order by mail: send a check for $39.40 to; Schwab Publishers, PO box 533, Moline, Illinois, 61265. Thank you for your order.                                                            Button for variable quantity of item : Universal Designed "Smart" Homes for the 21st Century, Plan book. Quantity 2CheckOut.com Inc. (Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Schwab Publishers. Click on image above to enlarge table of contents. Image:   Universal Designed Smart Homes,for the 21st Century.  As seen in the following:  EP/Exceptional Parent magazine,June 2009, New Mobility Magazine, April 2007, www.newmobility.com  The Wall Street Journal, Feb14 2003.  PN / Paraplegia News. Magazine, Dec. 2003 & Jan. 2004, (And a new article in PN/October 2010) www.pvamagazine.com  Abilities Magazine in Canada, March 2004. www.abilities.ca   Quest  magazine,  March 2004, EP/ Exceptional Parent Magazine, July 2004 and July 2007. www.eparent.com  Special Living Magazine, www.SpeciaLiving.com with several articles since 2004. and a new article in October 2010.         The 102 home plans in this book are based on Universal Design Principles, are fully accessible and designed to work for people of all ages,and all abilities. Smart features of the homes include energy efficient design as well as instructions on how to receive an ENERGY STAR label. The home plans are also specified with Sustainable building products as well as clean indoor air products. Passive radon emission details are included as an option.       FEMA has given us permission to include their engineered safe-room drawings if you are interested in including one. These are included free of charge and may also be ordered from FEMA directly by anyone. These drawings are NOT part of our copyrighted drawings and are supplied to you in their original copy format. Each floor plan is designed with an integral, yet optional safe-room. Only the wall thicknesses will vary if you chose not to include them.       The plans range in size from 654 sq.ft. to 4850 sq.ft. Several are designed in the a variety of styles Also included in the book are double-master plans, empty nester plans and duplexes.       You have the option of all foundation types. 6 inch stud wall framing is standard and per ENERGY STAR. Other exterior framing types are available upon request.The 20 room- by -room list of features and benefits at the back 20 pages of the book is more than a simple list. It is a what and why explanation of these features. This is included in an effort to be of use to designers,homebuilders,remodeling/home-modification contractors,students and homeowners alike.       A fully inclusive universal designed home may include an increase of 1-5 percent to the typical cost of construction compared to a home of the same size without UD features. A UD home designed on a slab may be as little as a few hundred dollars more.       A year lived longer in your own home can easily offset the additional costs of the universal designed smart home, when compared to traditional long term housing options.Your home will probably increase in resale value as 80 million baby boomers seek these features as they age. As we move into the 21st Century the demands on our homes in terms of security, safety,energy efficiency and independent living will continue to be of growing importance.       Enjoy independent and sustainable living in your Universal Designed "Smart" Home. email: charlesschwab@universaldesignonline.com         This Universal Design home was designed by Mr. Schwab and completed in 2008 Bristal CT. Image:  Mr. Schwab and an associate at a book signing at the Philadelphia World Congress on Disabilities trade show Expo. You might find these two Fall conferences of interest. Universal Design Summit 4, St. Louis MO. Oct. 10-12 Meet me here and bring your home plans and ideas for a courtesy consultation and book signing.I'll be here and looking forward to it. www.UDS4.org Visions of an Inclusive Community, Tampa Bay, FL. Oct 14-16 www.vic2010.com Member American Institute of Architects Mr. Schwab is a member of the 50's plus housing Council We have experience with and can design an Energy Star rated home for you. We can also design for and help you achieve Bronze,Silver,Gold or Emerald levels of construction in the new ICC and NAHB National Green Buiding Standard.   Please visit our sponsors to learn more about their universal design products. Quadriplegic,paraplegic and caregiver resources for those living with a spinal cord injury or other disabling injuries or disease of the spine. Click here to visit this automatic door opener company. Click here to visit pocket door, kitchen and bath hardware. Click here to visit a great site with complete access home products. Click on the image above to reference hundreds of Universal Design resources.