Having the pleasure of working with talented architects
and interior designers in this field, I've come to
appreciate the art of Universal Design even more.
The opportunity to stay in a home or location you
already love is an increasing option for aging adults.
If you're building a retirement or second home, why not add the options
of easy living design to age in place?
I've been fortunate to work with Mary Jo Peterson, one of the most
respected Kitchen and Bath Designers in the country and an author
of numerous books on this subject. (Go to Builderbooks.com.) Some
years back, we began to collaborate on presentations for the NAHB.
She spoke on design, while I addressed helpful strategies to building
professionals on how to present Universal Design elements to clients
and homeowners.
When the time came for me to look at remodeling my own home, it
was a chance to walk-the-talk. Mary Jo was my inspiration designer for
the front-end planning process. As I moved forward, I partnered with
Laurel Phipps and Heather Kardos of Laurel Design Group in Sarasota
and the highly respected design/build contractor John King, President
of Rampart Homes. John has been President of our local Sarasota BIA
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and named Florida Remodeler of the Year. We all felt the story was too
compelling to pass up, so we made the decision to professionally film
the remodel as we went along.
This DVD is the result and incorporates two filmed chapters, first the
story and second the planning process. Mary Jo and I have added the
PowerPoint presentation that we've given at NAHB conferences and
KBD seminars to guide you through the process. She offers design and
resources while I provide marketing ideas and specific scripts for assisting
sales people in talking to clients.
This video will give you the opportunity to assist clients and help you as
a professional to define your homes and give your company or professional
practice a USP - Unique Selling Premise.
We've also included some of the suggested components and products
used in my remodel to see you through the process of building or
remodeling a home that will help homeowners live in a gracious setting
with ease to happily transition into the "mature years."
Enjoy the video and the many benefits of Universal Design to capture
the active adult market.
Sincerely,
Tracy Lux, CAASH, CSP, SHMS
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