Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. People who have different needs can all enjoy the same home, even when their needs change.
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The NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter posted a reading of 87, up 14 points from the second quarter of 2020. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.
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As states and jurisdictions take actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many localities are considering ways to limit direct (from heating and cooling) and indirect (consumption of electricity by the building occupant) emissions from the building sector. One strategy for builders to consider is the integration or addition of solar photovoltaics (PV).
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As building material prices continue to rise, home builders and remodelers are reevaluating some of their normal business operations to increase inefficiencies and protect their bottom lines. One area that may not immediately come to mind is the impact of rising prices on a project’s insurance coverage.
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By Rose Quint Few events over the last century have had as profound an impact on the ways we live than the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Premier among them is the heightened relevance of ‘home.’ The health crisis thrust the home into a new level of prominence, expanding its purpose beyond just a functional dwelling to…
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