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Victoria and Richard Parsons of Parker, Colorado, wanted to build their forever house. (Photo: Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.)

Built for life—Buyers look to universal design for forever homes

June 25, 2020July 3, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 1038 Views 1 Comment design, senior living, universal design

The owners of two of the country’s most outstanding universal design homes share the stories behind their houses.

Pictured from L to R: Aileen O’Connor, Molly Cape (MTech), Sean O’Toole (McCarthy), Ale Spray (AMI Mechanical), Lory Nasalroad (AGC of Colorado), Mark Norin (Swinerton), and Brenna O’Connor. (Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

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AGC, HBF come together for accessibility remodel

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 616 Views 0 Comments accessibility

For Brenna O’Connor, a 13-year-old with dreams of being a singer, cerebral palsy made it hard to get around her

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens. (Photo: Yuliya Vadi, Dreamstime)

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Appliance applications—A look at kitchen appliance trends

May 17, 2019 Amy Guettler 924 Views 0 Comments appliances, built-ins, cabinets, kitchen trends, kitchens, technology

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens. Amy GuettlerAmy Guettler is a freelance writing, editing,

Open kitchens and transitional styles top homeowners' kitchen wish lists. (Photo: Danny Raustadt, Dreamstime)

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Customization is key for kitchen remodels in 2019

February 19, 2019 Amy Guettler 2079 Views 0 Comments accessibility, aging in place, kitchen trends, kitchens

Whether they like it or not, homeowners spend an inordinate amount of their time in the kitchen. Hives of activity

Outside areas are often left out of conversations about universal design.

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7 common areas for design dangers

February 12, 2019May 25, 2020 Erik Listou and Louie Delaware 272 Views 0 Comments

Outside areas are often left out of conversations about universal design.

Homeowners can claim up to $5,000 on state income taxes to offset the cost of home modifications. (Photo: Andrii Yalanskyi, Dreamstime)

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Colorado launches tax credit program for accessibility upgrades

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Danielle Andrus 998 Views 0 Comments accessibility, ada, aging in place, taxes, universal design

Homeowners or residents with up to $150,000 adjusted family income can claim the cost of updates up to $5,000 on

HBF facilitated a bathroom model and lift installation, courtesy of Infinity Home Collection and Ascent Mobility.

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Community and industry come together for HBF recipient

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Danielle Andrus 524 Views 0 Comments accessibility, universal design

Since a spinal stroke during a routine back surgery in 2017, Bryan Gates uses a wheelchair to get around. Danielle

Major demographic changes have influenced home design trends. (Photo: Lmphot, Dreamstime)

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Powerful and persistent home design trends for 2019: Part 2

January 7, 2019 Amy Guettler 3621 Views 2 Comments aging in place, design, design trends, fireplace, kitchens, master bathroom, master bedrooms, multigenerational living, outdoor living, universal design

In Part 1 of this series, Colorado Builder outlined many of 2018’s most influential home building design trends as they

First-floor masters offer a variety of benefits to homebuyers. (Photo: Trishz. Dreamstime)

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First-floor master bedrooms: A trend with staying power

December 10, 2018May 25, 2020 Amy Guettler 6922 Views 1 Comment accessibility, aging in place, design, design trends, universal design

As Americans grow more cognizant of changing needs, master bedrooms on the main floor are more common. Amy GuettlerAmy Guettler

Traditional 'accessible' design elements feel more like a hospital than a home.

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Dignity and design—The aesthetics of aging in place

November 27, 2018December 4, 2018 Erik Listou and Louie Delaware 1616 Views 0 Comments accessibility, aging in place

Smart design creates safe, beautiful, comfortable homes for everyone, regardless of age or ability.

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