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Universal Design has been defined as “the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” This definition was developed by the architect Ron Mace, FAIA, an architect and the founder of the Center for Universal Design at N.C. State University. In recent years, architects and designers in the US and abroad have come to recognize significant and growing overlaps between Universal Design principles and emerging values of social and environmental sustainability.

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Universal Design Conference May 6-8

  • 1.  Universal Design Conference May 6-8

    Posted 04-05-2013 07:01 PM

    Conference on Universal Design

    May 6-8, 2013 St. Louis, MO udsummit.net

    Gain practical knowledge in design, materials, products and marketing that you can use in your firm the day you return.

    Join us in St. Louis, May 6-8 for  North America's only conference focused on universal design in housing and neighborhoods.  The Fifth Universal Design Summit 5 (UDS5)  continues to provide exceptional content on universal design in housing, sustainable communitydesign, and affordability to create living environments usable by all.  

    UDS5 will provide learning opportunities through informal discussion, breakout, and plenary sessions.The conference will attract the nation's most enthusiastic practitioners and thought leaders. Principle topics will include Universal and Accessible Design in new and renovated homes. Other presentations will feature outdoor spaces, office environments, indoor air quality,  commercial spaces, home technology,  building materials, products, and appliances. We will introduce the Better Living Design Institute (BLDI) and their national certification programs.

    Expanded exhibits feature Honeywell, Hafele, Toto, Kohler, Dow, QuickDrain, and any more.   Continuing Education Units are anticipated for architects and occupational therapists, builders, interior designers, landscape architects and planners. Authors of significant new publications in the fields of accessible and universal design will be presenters and will have their books available to purchase at the conference bookstore. A half-day area tour will showcase great examples of universal and accessible homes and communities in the St Louis area.

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    Don't miss this this terrific opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and to discover the latest in research and development in over 50 presentations over three days in this very important and growing trend in architecture. Register now.



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    Barbara Richter-Norton, AIA
    Architect
    Richter-Norton Architecture, PLLC
    Chapel Hill, NC
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