I hope you find the posted article on Design for the Ages interesting. Design for the Ages or Universal Design is really about ease of use. You may not realize it but you already utilize items that are designed for that on a daily basis. Car seats that slide back and forth, up and down, or recline for different body types, are a universal design component within your automobile.

Winchester Homes has taken the same approach with Universal Design with it's "Artistry Collection" of single level living homes. Originally designed for use in Active Adult communities it has become apparent that the demand for Universal Design extends beyond the Active Adult client. Just today for instance as I was demonstrating one of our model homes to a couple, their twenty something son spoke up and said "Why do I have to wait until I'm 55 for a home like this. I love how everything makes sense and is open. This would be a great house for a party!" The best part of the conversation was that I was able to explain to him that with Winchester Homes' Your Home. Your Way. department we can design these features into house types at our non-age restricted communities as well.