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Universal Living
Universal Living is a branch of Universal Design and refers to the concept of Aging-in-Place or home.

Evolving from the American baby boomer population Universal Living emerges as a culmination of understanding an aging generation, and the effects of disability and senior living on the economic future. Statistics show that mobility and sensory loss are inevitable companions to aging. The planning principles of Universal Living takes into consideration the large population flux of the baby boomers paradigm into a model that is closely knitted with the ideas of Universal Design aesthetics and focuses its implementation with cost effective tools of physical locomotion, access, sight, and sound aims that reinforce human independence and sustainability at home—eventually eliminating future development of senior living and relocation.

Universal Living Principles

 * 1) Mobility
 * 2) Accessibility
 * 3) Visibility
 * 4) Reverberation [sound]

Aging in Place: National Student Design Competition
The Aging-in-Place: National Student Design Competition since 2001 focused on innovative, smart-aging residential design. Challenges to the student have included the design of new single and multi-family housing, and the creation of an urban community populated predominantly by older adults. Students who submit the winning entry receive a cash award as well as recognition and a trip to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show.

Planning Specialist
Through the NAHB, a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) implements technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.