NEW NAHB Class: Universal Design/Build - 03/20/2012

NEW NAHB Class: Universal Design/Build

A NEW NAHB course for builders and remodelers, OT’s, PT’s, designers etc. interested in the incorporation of universal design features in their projects is being offered at the Builders League of South Jersey.

"Universal Design/Build" -  This two-day course focuses on integrated home design features and product specifications that account for client differences due to circumstance, physical characteristics, health issues and aging. Universal Design/Build expands on the previous CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) courses by changing the focus from specific modifications to meet the needs of one person to the successful integration of Universal Design (UD) into all residential construction projects. The course curriculum aims to improve the skills in many professions, including building, design and social and health services. The creative design concepts and practices presented in this course will enable industry professionals to produce marketable projects that support the changing needs of clients over their lifetimes.

 As a graduate of 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

While CAPS I and CAPS II are not prerequisites for this course, it is helpful if students have taken the courses sequentially.

The Universal Design/Build course counts as 12 CE hours for the following designations: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, GMB, GMR, and Master CGP.  It also counts as 6 CE hours for the CMP, CSP, Master CSP, and MIRM designations. 
Note: This course counts as 1.2 AOTA CEUs, and as 12 CEUs for NKBA

Instructors: Mary Jo Peterson, CKD, CBD, CAPS, CAASH
                 Richard Duncan, CAPS