Universal Design/Build

Design for now, design for the future! 

Sponsored by the 50+ Housing Council of the

Home Builders Association of Metro Denver

This two-day course, 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, social and health service providers will benefit from the creative design concepts and practices presented to develop market-driven projects that have broad aesthetic appeal as well as the necessary functional attributes. Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) courses are not a pre-requisite and CAPS will find benefit by expanding into the broader spectrum of universal design that offers a much wider target audience. 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.

The Universal Design/Build class is approved for 1.2 AOTA CEUs

Continuing Education Hours: 12.0

Designations: CGA,CGB,Master CSP

Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

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The National Association of Home Builders is a Registered Provider with the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. Education distributors who would like to offer CEUs to their students for approved courses must inform NAHB at the same time the course(s) is scheduled.

For more information about this item, please contact NAHB Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or via email at designations@nahb.org.

The Build Responsible Institute is a licensed provider for NAHB University of Housing education programs and works together with local NAHB chapters and other professional associations to provide quality education.

Interested professionals include remodelers, builders, architects, engineers, designers, kitchen and bath specialists, OT & PT professionals, doctors, lawyers, health care providers, subcontractors and speciality trades, material suppliers, planners and reviewers, marketing/advertising/PR professionals. 

Everyone should take this course!

Details for this course can be found at www.BuildResponsibleInstitute.com/Courses

If you are interested in other education programs or seminars for your business or community, please contact us!