Universal Designed Smart Homes for the 21st Century
Homes that are adaptable to your family's changing needs over a lifetime, providing Independent living and peace of mind.
Americas first universal designed,energy efficient and green sustainable stock home plans book. 102 plans you can order and build.
Graduate Master Builders, GMB
Certified Aging in Place Professional Contractors , CAPS
CAPS are National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) members that have been taught the techniques for building aesthetically enriching, barrier free living. They are professionals that specialize in new and remodeling homes for "Aging in place" and Independent living.Their areas of practice vary as they specialize in Home-Modifications, Home Remodels and/or New Home construction.
Other professional designations are as follows:
(AIA) American Institute of Architects, (CGB) Certified Graduate Builder ,(CGR) Certified Graduate remodeler (IIDA) International Interior Design Association, (CKD) Certified Kitchen Designer, (IDEC) Interior Design Educators Council.
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If you are a Licensed and accredited Contractor, Architect, or Interior designer specializing in Universal Design, Home modifications , ADA consulting and you are interested in being posted on this list please contact charlesschwab@universaldesignonline.com Please call first to discuss your posting. I will have you listed within 24 hours.
The cost is only $150 per year.
You will also receive the contact info of all the people in your state who order the book, for a year from your enrollment date.All homes and additions should be built by qualified access design professionals and contractors. Our customers often ask for contractor and designer referrals nationwide.
Please note there are several additional Universal Design links at the bottom of this page.
Dilsha Anne Happel,CAPS, Seppo Odell CAPS, John Happel, PE,CGR,CAPS, H&H Builders LLC, P.O. Box 29070, Denver, Co 80229-0070 (303) 450-7006 e-mail: info@hhbldrs.com Web: www.hhbldrs.com
Cynthia Leibrock, MA,ASID,Hon IIDA, Easy Access to Health LLC, Keynote Speaker, Consultant and health care designer Author of Design Details for Health and Beautiful Universal Design, Livermore Co.970-988-3279 Web:www.AgingBeautifully.orghealthaccess@yahoo.com
Charles Schwab Architect AIA , Charles Schwab Architects, Colorado registered Architect. Universal design specialist, Aging in Place Custom Homes. See contact link at left for complete services. Carbondale, Co (309) 792-4599 charlesschwab@universaldesignonline.comwww.universaldesignonline.com
Connecticut:
Deleware:
District Of Columbia:
Florida:
Robert J. Black, CAPS , Access of Sarasota,Inc. Sarasota, Florida (941) 924-6160 email: accessrq@aol.com
Drafting and Design Services, Bettendorf ,Iowa (563) 359-7524 A Company Owned by Charles Schwab Architect AIA,author of this websitecharlesschwab@universaldesignonline.com
Idaho:
Illinois:
John Shanahan, Access Homes. Builder of Accessible homes in the Chicago Metro. area.1142 Grace Dr. Yorkville IL. 60560630-553-0990www.myaccesshomes.com email: jps337@comcast.net
Charles Schwab Architect AIA (your host) Charles Schwab Architects, universal design specialist, home-modification design,remodels, and multi family homes that promote independent living and easy access. PO Box 533, Moline,Illinois 61266 (309) 792-4599 charlesschwab@universaldesignonline.com
John Debona, CAPS, Specialistic Construction Inc Accessible construction and remodels. phone: (248) 889-7250 fax: (248) 889-7251,260 West Wardlow Rd.,Highland,MI 48357 john@gospecialistic.com
Dan Bawden CAPS, CGR,GMB,JD President Eagle Construction, Original CAPS program developer. Houston Texas, PH. 713-721-3505 www.legaleaglecontractors.com
Virginia:
Jerry Harris CGR, CGB, CAPS President: Case Handyman Services, Tidewater office in Chesapeake, 757-545-7100. Richmond office: 804-674-7100 E-mail: jerryh@casehm.com TBI Family Services, David Walsh Jr. President/CEO 1701 Cleveland Ave. Roanoke VA 24016, 540-342-4450 www.tbifamily.org
The following is a list of Universal Design Resources. Please return as this list will be continuously updated.
Abledata : a national funded information service for assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. You can find any and all products here! Best in America for assitive tech. research. ph: 800-227-0215 www.abledata.com
Alzheimer's Association: Information, technical assistance for individuals and families with Alzheimers disease. ph: 800-272-3900 www.alz.org
American Association of Retired People (AARP) Education, Lifestyle, health,News and Product info. for people over 50 as well as those who care for mature folks. (This site has another great" heads up"section on Universal Design and in-home safety issues for people of all ages and abilities) (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org
American Occupational Therapy Associations, Inc (AOTA) Occupational therapy information, therapist referrals, and product information for people requiring occupational therapy. Ph. (301) 652-2682 www.aota.org
Center for Inclusive Design & Environmental Access (IDEA) An inclusive universal design research project on product design , facilities management, social and behavior issues.
Center For Universal Design UNC. Raleigh, North Carolina. Universal Design was invented here. www.design.ncsu.edu/cud 800-647-6777
