NAHB Course: Universal Design/Build - Two Day Course

Course Description

Universal Design/Build presents a shift in the approach to residential design and construction. Comfort and convenience regardless of age, stature or ability is the hallmark of inclusive design.

Designers, suppliers, builders, remodelers, and health care professionals will benefit from the creative design concepts and practices presented to develop market - driven projects that are highly functional, yet integrated and aesthetically appealing. Certified Aging - in - Place Specialist (CAPS) courses are not a pre - requisite and CAPS graduates will find benefit by expanding into the broader spectrum of universal design that offers a much wider target audience.

Audience for this Course

This course is intended for:

Design/build professionals including builders, remodelers, interior designers, architects, kitchen/bath designers, developers, civil engineers

Health care professionals including occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, discharge planners, nurses, case managers, rehabilitation engineers, Public and private agency staff including housing finance agencies, community development agencies, CHODOs -community housing development organizations.

Allied industry partners including product manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, planners, real  estate professionals, appraisers, home inspectors, bankers, electronic systems contractors.

Although Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility(CAPS I), Design /Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II), and Business Management for Building Professionals (CAPS III) are not prerequisites, they are highly recommended.

Course Learning Objectives

After this course you will be able to:

• Describe the significance of integrating UD concepts in residential construction

• Distinguish between accessibility solutions and UD solutions

• Describe ways that design can be both functional and attractive

• Identify and implement solutions for simple and complex scenarios that address various household compositions, budgets and changing needs of clients

• Use effective marketing and communication strategies throughout the process

• Locate resources, products, materials and services

NAHB Designations

This course is required for the following NAHB designations: CGB, GMB, GMR

This course provides 12 hours of continuing education credits for these NAHB designations:  CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, CMP, CSP, GMB, GMR, Master CGP, Master CSP and MIRM.