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Universal Designed "Smart" Homes for the 21st Century 102 Home Plans you can order and build America's first fully universal & accessible home plan book that also includes Green construction details in every home. Home plan book by Charles M. Schwab Architect AIA,CAPS,CGP
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Authorship and home designs by Charles M. Schwab Architect, AIA American Institute of Architects Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) Certified Green Professional (CGP) 50's Plus Housing Council Member (NAHB) New homes and remodels that are adaptable to your family's changing needs over generations. Homes that provide sustainable independent living and peace of mind. This third edition is America's first home plan book to include universal design and energy efficient homes for barrier free life-span living. The book features 102 home plans that can be ordered for construction as well as a 22 page room by room features and benefits section, that is also very useful for remodels and home-modifications. A four page resources and references section is included. We enjoy providing personal service and discussing your project. We are here to answer any questions you may have by emailing or calling 563-359-7524. If you would like your book signed please send a message to Charles at: CharlesSchwab@UniversalDesignOnline.com When you would like to order the book over our secure shopping cart, using any card type, please click once on the buy button above. The book is now $29.95 plus $9.45 s&h ($39.40 total). The cost for USPS Express mail is $55.00. Books usually ship within 24-48 hours. To order by mail: send a check for $39.40 to; Schwab Publishers, PO box 533, Moline, Illinois, 61265. Third Edition with 103 Universal Design Home Plans Published By Schwab Publishers Line Artwork, Book Design, Home plans and written text by Charles M.Schwab ISBN: 0-9748559-1-X When ordering, please be careful to check the final number "1" in Quantity ordered when you are sent to the CheckOut.com website. If you click more than once when re-directed to the shopping cart it will add a book with each click. Also, please be careful to make sure you are selecting the correct currency.Thank You for your order.
This home was designed by Mr.Schwab and recently built in Myrtle Beach SC.It is plan # UD 3390 on page 85 from the plan book.
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Mr. Schwab and an associate at a book signing at the Philadelphia World Congress on Disabilities trade show Expo.
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Universal Designed Smart Homes,for the 21st Century. As seen in the following: PN Magazine, The official magazine of the Paralyzed Veterans of America Oct.Nov, Dec 2010, and every month in 2011www.pvamagazine.com Special Living Magazine, Oct.2010 (and every 3 months thereafter) www.Specialiving.comEP/Exceptional Parent Magazine, Coming again in July 2011, June 2009, July-2007 & July2004www.eparent.comNew Mobility Magazine, April 2007,www.newmobility.comThe Wall Street Journal, Feb14 2003Abilities Magazine in Canada, March 2004. www.abilities.caQuest Magazine, March 2004.
The 102 home plans in this book are based on Universal Design principles and designed to work for people of all ages and all abilities. Smart features of the homes include energy efficient design and sustainable building practices.The home plans are also specified with Sustainable building products as well as clean indoor air products. FEMA has given us permission to include their engineered safe-room drawings if you are interested in including one. These are included free of charge and may also be ordered from FEMA directly by anyone. These drawings are NOT part of our copyrighted drawings and are supplied to you in their original copy format. Each floor plan is designed with an integral, yet optional safe-room. Only the wall thicknesses will vary if you chose not to include them. The plans range in size from 654 sq.ft. to 4850 sq.ft. Several are designed in the a variety of styles Also included in the book are double-master plans, empty nester plans and duplexes. You have the option of all foundation types. 6 inch stud wall framing is standard and per ENERGY STAR. Other exterior framing types are available upon request.The 20 room- by -room list of features and benefits at the back 20 pages of the book is more than a simple list of Universal Design features. It is a what and why explanation of these features. This is included in an effort to be of use to designers,homebuilders,remodeling/home-modification contractors,students and homeowners alike. A fully inclusive universal designed home may include an increase of 1-5 percent to the typical cost of construction compared to a home of the same size without Universal Design (UD) features. A UD home designed on a slab may be as little as a few hundred dollars more. A year lived longer in your own home can easily offset the additional costs of the Universal Design Smart Home, when compared to traditional long term housing options. You may save $60,000-$100,000 per year or more as opposed to moving to assisted living or nursing home care. If you have long term care insurance your benefits will last longer. Medicare and Medicaid programs could also see savings as more people live longer in their own homes. Your home will probably increase in resale value as 76 million baby boomers seek these features as they age. As we move into the 21st Century the demands on our homes in terms of security, safety,energy efficiency and independent living will continue to be of growing importance. Enjoy independent and sustainable living in your Universal Designed "Smart" Home.
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This Universal Design home was designed by Mr. Schwab and completed in 2008 Bristal CT.
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