Universal Designed Smart Homes for the 21st Century   Title of the home plans book  By: Charles M. Schwab Architect AIA , Member American Institute of Architects. Homes that are adaptable to your family's changing needs over generations. Homes that provide independent living, energy savings and peace of mind.  This new and revised third edition is America's first stock home plans book that includes fully accessible/universal design, 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.   The book price is $24.95 plus ($9.45 s&h).Please call the number below for USPS Express mail.The cost for USPS Express mail is $25.00. If you would like a personalized signed copy at no additional cost or would simply like to discuss your project,  please call: 563-359-7524. 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If you would like to order the book with a check or money order Send  $24.95 plus $9.50 s&h ($34.45 total)  IA. residents add 6% sales tax.  to: Schwab Publishers, 1820 Grant Street, PMB 5015, Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722-4927.  Please note: This book is no longer available at Barnes and Noble or Boarders. As of 7-1-2009 we have 1550 books available. The book stores require a larger inventory to sell in their outlets.   Mr. Schwab and associate at a book signing at the Philli. 2005 World Conference on Disabilities. Book front cover of 102 U.D. Smart homes.  Universal Designed Smart Homes, for the 21st Century.                                        The book has been featured  in: EP/Exceptional Parent Magazine,July 2009, New Mobility Magazine, April 2007, www.newmobility.com  Ultimate Home Design Magazine, June 2006, The Wall Street Journal, Feb14 2003.  PN / Paraplegia News. Magazine, Dec. 2003 & Jan. 2004, 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.        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, abilities and disabilities. Smart features of these homes include ( among others) 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 in the plans and may be built at your option. Mr. Schwab AIA is a LEED for homes designer, per the USGBC new LEED for homes rating system. 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 if interested. 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 nesters 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 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. Energy efficient green features and products will also increse initial costs. A year lived longer in your own home can  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         We have detected 3 typo. errors in the Book Foreword. Our apologies, it will be corrected in the next printing. Thank you for your understanding, Charles Please click on page above to enlarge it and read book table of contents Please click on image above to read pg.1 of book Foreword Click above to read pg. 2 of book Foreword Pg. 3 of book Foreword Click on pg.above to read about the Principles of Universal Design The photos below are of a Universal Designed home designed by Mr. Schwab. It was built in Bristol CT. and completed in 2008. This UD/Accessible home was recently completed in CT. The front Entry foyer is open to the family room, notice the wood non slip floors. The kitchen is fully accessible for the 3 kids that use wheelchairs. Notice the various counter heights and serving bar at a lower height for seated users. Please click on image above to enlarge. Please click on to enlarge. The Dining room has an abundance of natural light,even on this snowy Winters day.Decorating is still in progress. http://homepage.mac.com/rustyhips/PhotoAlbum14.html Click on the link above to see another universal designed home by Mr. Schwab. This home is currently being built in Myrtle Beach SC. Keep an eye on this one and please return to see the full wall salt water aquarium between the accessible kitchen and bar among other unique features. Please visit our sponsors to learn more about their universal design products. click on logo above to visit quality tubs with opening doors. Click here to visit this automatic door opener company. Click here to visit pocket door, kitchen and bath hardware. Click here to visit my good friend Earls website with over 25 years access experience.