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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)

AGC, HBF come together for accessibility remodel

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 215 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 320 Views 0 Comments appliances, built-ins, cabinets, kitchen trends, kitchens, technology

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens.

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 698 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

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 643 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 319 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.

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 2453 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, 2018March 29, 2019 Amy Guettler 2228 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.

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 871 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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Builder events for November 2018

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Danielle Andrus 426 Views 0 Comments

Take advantage of marketing, offsite construction and zero-energy training sessions next month.

Some old friends surprised 9-year-old Jace at a dedication ceremony on Friday. (Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

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HBF, KB Home partner on ADA renovation for 9-year-old recipient

August 16, 2018 Danielle Andrus 691 Views 0 Comments ada, universal design

Last Christmas, a car accident on the way home from basketball practice critically injured Jace Garcia and his sister, Haevyn.