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Introduction to Universal Housing Design
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Single Family Homes ~ Recommended Resources

Universal Design involves smart and creative planning, a little forethought and plenty of research to create small changes that will result in a home where everyone could live comfortably for years.

Not quite sure what you need? We recommend the following reading for homeowners, prospective homeowners and all professionals interested in Universal Housing Design.

   

Accessible Home Design Architectural Solutions for the Wheelchair User, Second Edition

Thomas D. Davies, Jr., AIA and Carol Peredo Lopez, AIA

Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
1-800-424-8200
www.pva.org

 

The Assist Guidebook to the Accessible Home Practical Designs for Home Modifications and New Construction (2002 Edition) 

Roger Borgenicht, Melissa Hoffman, Robert Matkin, Benjamin Shreiter

Order at:

Assist, Inc.
218 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-7085
(801) 355-7086 (Fax)
http://assistutah.org
*Email:info@assistutah.org

*Contact the organizations listed for ordering and pricing information.

On the Web:

Center For Universal Design
North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8613
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
(800) 647-6777
V/TTY : (919) 515-3082
(919) 515-3023 (Fax)
http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/design/cud/index.htm