All of the homes designed by Mr. Schwab provide no step entries for easy access.
This open plan bathroom alows for easy and independent use.
This home was designed by Mr.Schwab and recently built in Myrtle Beach SC.It is plan # UD 3390 on page 85 from the plan book.
Life -Span living in your own home..for a lifetime.
Home plan design services based on the Principles of Universal Design.
This is Better Living Home Design.
Here's how:
Universal Designed "Smart" Homes for the 21st Century 102 Home Plans you can order and build.
By Charles M Schwab, AIA,CAPS,CGP (American Institute of Architects, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Certified Green Professional, NAHB)
We work with you to design your home or home addition with sensitivity to your special environment and with features based on the Principles of Universal Design and Green technologies. We work throughout the USA and would be honored to work with you wherever you are. If you wish to live in your own home for the rest of your life and would like a home that is Life- Span Designed, where you can live independently, "Green", and with complete access, you have arrived at the right place. We hope you learn from and enjoy this website. I also would like to be of service and work with you. Please contact me personally anytime, Charles: 563-359-7524
The Plan book and articles: As seen in The Wall Street Journal, Bi-monthly in PN Magazine , Annually in EP /Exceptional Parent Magazine, and previously in Special Living Magazine, New Mobility Magazine, Canada's Quest Magazine, www.Stroke-Network.com and more.
This is America's first collection of Inclusive & Multi-Generational home plan designs, based on Universal Design Principles.The plans are also the first to include green technologies in every home. These plans are completely designed for Life Span and Green Living and usable for people of all ages and all abilities. You will notice the open floor plans, lack of steps and thoughtful detailing that works for everyone.
The last 25 pages features a very informative Room-by -Room features and benefits section. This is very helpful for existing home remodels, additions and home -modifications. You can also include portions of plans in your remodel designs. The plans are currently designed with the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) but we can design per your location. We are also designing with the new 2012 energy building codes as is now required in Illinois and in various states around the country.
The home plans, book design, text and details are original by Charles M. Schwab Architect AIA,CAPS,CGP American Institute of Architects, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Certified Green Professional.
Book front Cover: All of the plans are fully accessible and barrier free.
Price reduced $10 for late Winter,Our price now direct wholesale = $39.95
Also, we will rebate the cost of the book plus shipping and handling if you purchase one of our plans or hire us to design a custom home or remodel. Order today while we still have them in stock.
Mr. Schwab is happy to sign the book for you if you would like with any message you would like. Just e-mail charlesschwab@universaldesignonline.com or call 563-359-7524 and we will make sure it happens and will be happy to do so.
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Please note. As of 1-26-2015, Our book is also available at Amazon.
Used Book retailers are re-selling the same book for $124.95 to $396. Aparently they think it is no longer available,this is not true. We have plenty of books left so get them here from the author..
Please note: Amazon has Mr. Schwab's name listed incorrectly as Charles R. Schwab, who is the stock broker, The proper name is Charles M. Schwab and we are in no way affiliated with the brokerage company.
Order Plan Book Above by filling in quantity of books you would like to buy and click "Buy from 2co."
1) As a courtesy and to help you research financing and/or funding options, I will include a list of available national and state grant and financing idea resources.
2) I am developing 35 additional new plans if there is not one in the book I will personally do my best to provide you as many as possible that may work for you that are being developed butnot yet in the book.
I will also rebate the total cost of the book plus shipping and handling if you order a plan from the book or hire me, Charles Schwab @ Life Span Home Designs LLC to design a custom home or remodel or multi-plex home design. Consulting services are also included with a min of 8 hours of service.
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I often say: "The plan book is the best place to start". I also design custom Life-Span homes and home additions based on the Principlesof Universal Design Every project will be uniquely yours as most everyone has specific personal needs, site planning etc. The idea is to live the rest of your life in your own home.
This is our third edition of the book.The book features 102 home plans that can be ordered for construction as well as a 25 page room by room features and benefits section. This is also useful for remodels and home-modifications. A four page resources and references section is included. We are here to answer any questions you may have by email CharlesSchwab@UniversalDesignOnline.com or calling 563-359-7524. To order by mail: send a check for $39.95 plus $6.00 Shipping, (USPS priority) total price = $45.95 to: Schwab Publishers, 738 River Drive , Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722
Line Artwork, Book Design, Home plans and written text is by Charles M. Schwab Architect and Author, AIA, CAPS CGP ISBN: 0-9748559-1-X
Charles's Mentor and friend Wally Dutcher. Charles works with Wally to make sure your home works for a lifetime.
Charles and Assoc. Nancy McKay at a Philli. trade show meet and greet/booksigning.
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To learn more about UD click at right. The articles at right are copyright Charles M. Schwab and may not be reprinted without expressed written consent.
This Universal Design home was designed by Mr. Schwab and completed in 2008 Bristal CT.
"Universal Design In Housing is truly Sustainable as it will decrease the financial burden on future generations."
To learn how and to read the Oct 2012 article, please click the pdf icon and the additional studies below.
Charles Schwab Architect AIA , PN/ Paraplegia News Magazine Oct 2012
This article titled No Place like Home published Oct 2012 in PN Magazine proposes a Life Span Home Building/ Remodeling incentive idea that could save home owners and ultimately the country, billions of dollars in long term health care costs.This article has been heavily reviewed by the private sector as well as state and local governments.
To read a copy of the study that was researched for the above article:
Aging in Place: Coordinating Housing and Health Care Provission for America's Growing Elderly Population, created by Joint Center for housing Studies of Harvard University
Universal Designed "Smart"Homes,for the 21stCentury.
Smart features of the homes include energy efficient design and sustainable building practices.The home plans are also specified with Sustainable building products as well as clean indoor air products. 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 or concrete block framing is standard. 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 of Universal Design features. It is a what and why explanation of these features. This is included in an effort to be of use to designers, homebuilders, and home remodel and addition builders, students andhomeowners alike. A year lived longer in your own home can easily offset the additional costs of the Universal Design Smart Home, when compared to traditional long term housing options. You may save $60,000-$100,000 per year or more as opposed to moving to assisted living or nursing home care. If you have long term care insurance those benefits will endure longer. Your home will probably increase in resale value as 76 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.
