Universal design gains momentum
About 80 percent of Americans age 45 and older prefer to "age in place"—that is, to remain in their current homes and communities. Demographics are behind the growth in universal design, which was featured in this New York Times article. This piece maintains that colors and products for universal design are becoming "cutting edge—even trendy." Are you seeing an increase in demand for universal design?
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Comments:
1. John Hunter Posted at 6:29 PM on 4/26/2011
This trend in interior design seems to mirror design for things like can openers and scissors. In my experience with those types of things anyway, it really was much more about good design that good design for old people. It seems like much of these housing improvements are similar.
2. Criss Hartman Posted at 4:16 PM on 4/27/2011
Hi John. I agree that good design should never hinder; it should always accommodate and make life easier, no matter what the age group. With universal design moving to the forefront, I believe we’re seeing these design elements starting to become design standards. Because these design features are being spec’d more often by designers, companies have accommodated with more options. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
3. Parmelia Posted at 3:30 AM on 7/21/2011
Four score and seven minutes ago, I read a sweet article. Lol tnhaks
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