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VISITability: an international movement to change home construction practices so that virtually all new homes — whether or not designated for residents who currently have mobility impairments — offer a few specific accessibility features (Wilkipedia)
EasyLiving News
Century Builders of San Angelo to Offer Certified EasyLiving Homes
Century Builders recently became the first homebuilder in San Angelo to offer a certified EasyLiving home to area homebuyers.
Me, You and Grandpa, Too: Designing Homes for Life published by Tierra Grande
The article discusses Universal design and discusses in-depth visitability, its features and why they are important. The complete article can be viewed at http://recenter.tamu.edu/pdf/1807.pdf
EasyLiving Home program acknowledged by National Association of Home Builders
The National Association of Homebuilders online article, EasyLiving Home Program Appeals to 50+ Home Buyers, acknowledges that the EasyLiving Home Program helps builders meet the needs of the fast-growing 50+ consumer market.
EasyLiving Home Texas Certifies Two More Home in Texas
EasyLiving Home Texas is excited to announce that it recently certified two homes. The first home is located in El Paso and constructed by Joe Gutierrez of Las Brisas Homes and the second home is located in Crossroads, Texas and constructed by Donny Mack of Beaver Builders.
AARP Bulletin article supports EasyLiving Homes as viable option for 50+ homebuyers.
The article, “New Houses Built with Changes for Tomorrow, states that “Though boomers might not yet need accessibility features such as single floor design, builders are hoping consumers see the benefit in buying a home now that will be ready for the future...
EasyLiving Home Texas Certifies Home in La Grange, Texas
EasyLiving Homecm Texas is excited to announce that it recently certified an EasyLiving home constructed by Highsmith Builders Inc., of Wiemar. The beautiful custom home located at 1006 Konetske, in La Grange is the first home certified for Highsmith Builders, Inc.
Did you know? There is a New Ordinance that Requires TRCC to Provide List of Homebuilders Who Provide Accessible Floorplans
You know that on September 1, 2007, Texas House Bill 1038 went into effect. But did you know that it includes requiring the Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) to make available to the public a list of homebuilders "who are registered with the commission; and provide in this state building services, including accessible floorplans, to persons with mobility-related special needs."
EasyLiving Home Texas Certifies Home in Lake Kiowa, Texas
EasyLiving Homecm Texas is excited to announce that it recently certified an EasyLiving home constructed by William George Homes.
The beautiful custom home located at 117 Bowie in Lake Kiowa, Texas is the first home to be certified for member builder William George Homes.
CNNMoney.com Article Reinforces Trend Anticipated by EasyLiving Home Texas Program
CNNMoney.com published the article May 3, 2007, Boomers get their homes ready for old age: Room for walkers and wheelchairs. No crazy stairs. Architects say that’s what the future of design holds. The article based on a survey released by the American Institute of Architects states, "boomers are driving a trend in design that calls for greater accessibility in their homes, presumably so they can navigate them in walkers and wheelchairs."
