Better Living Design

Improving how homes and products are designed, built, and remodeled with a Universal Design approach.

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

We need to make age-friendly happen everywhere.

[Rodney Harrell, PhD @DrUrbanPolicy]

It's important to use #agefriendly planning principles in small towns and rural places - check out this new article in @APA_Planning's Planning Mag about the @AARPlivable approach across the nation.

https://t.co/8ou1XZed1C

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Great Start!

[Rodney Harrell, PhD @DrUrbanPolicy]

It's all hands on deck to improve housing choices - we must work across sectors to expand options.

Below, I discuss why I'm glad that @AARP will work with REALTORS(R) to bring more information to consumers and fill information gaps.

https://t.co/wZgGq8NAKS #LivIndex @NARMedia

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

@louis_tenenbaum Right. Aging in the same home that we are in right now may not be the best choice. For instance, moving to a home that requires less maintenance and can be more easily remodeled might be a smart move.

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

We just published: Are ADU’s For You? https://t.co/LS1z10NSpR
#ADU #ageinplace #alternativehousing

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Planning for our housing futures is another area where we need to plan better.

[Joseph Coughlin @josephcoughlin]

You may have planned for #retirement, but you didn't plan for this. https://t.co/ui5OtNhUpL @Transamerica

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Is a universally designed home expensive? Learn about the perceived costs, transitional costs, hard and recurring costs of building BLD homes. Download here: https://t.co/3S9peRTAaV #universaldesign #aginginplace

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

In our first featured reader submission, we see an example of a universal remodel with future adaptations in mind. What is your favorite part of this remodel? https://t.co/SlwMrlRbcg #universaldesign #aginginplace

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Sometimes when you can't find the ideal living situation, you have get something that you can work with. That certainly happens if you are looking for existing universally designed housing. We take a first look at my own condo to see how it stacks up. https://t.co/couilLBwh4

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

In part one of the Cost Analysis of A BLD Home infographic series, we introduce you to a frequently asked question - how much construction cost is added to a BLD home, when compared to otherwise equivalent homes? Download: https://t.co/VzxEBjGazN #universaldesign #aginginplace

[Richard Duncan @captainaccess]

Whats the easiest and most impactful way to support us? Donations! We've now made it easier than ever to donate to our organization. You can now directly donate via our website's homepage. Check it out here: https://t.co/TotxpVDKAw #universaldesign #accessibility #ageinplace

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

It is a good idea to provide incentives to the industry and to consumers to get better housing built! Check out the Homes Renewed Coalition. https://t.co/JzVb2f1d3s #universaldesign #aginginplace

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Happy New Year! Here's to a more universally designed 2019 for everyone! Anything you'd like to see more from us in 2019? Let us know in the comments below. #universaldesign #betterlivingdesign

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

We support items #1 and #2 on this list! #housing #accessibility #universaldesign
https://t.co/AiZ7rJJa9h

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Our CEO, Bill Owens, was thrilled to present on Better Living Design at the #UDHEIT 2018 International #UniversalDesign Conference. See more of the conference highlights @UDHEIT !

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Wishing you and your family and friends a happy holiday season! We've put together a holiday gift guide to help make your gift list a little more universal. View it here: https://t.co/vkufIhvyL9 #universaldesign #aginginplace

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

@captainaccess contributed to page 36 of the November 2018 AARP Bulletin, A Caring Home: Simple fixes you can make to aid ailing loved ones. Check it out below! #universaldesign #aginginplace #ageinplace #homeowners #accessibility #inclusivedesign

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

What criteria makes a home "BLD Approved"? How can you tell if a home is really universally designed? Our Executive Director, Richard Duncan, introduces you to the BLD Criteria. https://t.co/NKvilQu5RM #universaldesign #aginginplace

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Good that a health scare has the positive result of propelling a family to change their home environment. https://t.co/7OFqIpdCI3

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

Share this with customers who are considering their vertical access options within their home! https://t.co/Wi5UbUfZj7 #universaldesign

[Better Living Design @BetterLD]

We love ADU's, because they provide housing for a wide range of people - not just granny! Students, parents, and singles too! But let's lose the name and ensure they are BLD as well. https://t.co/rxxM25pm8m #ADU #grannypods #universaldesign