Universal Design Partners
Home of the Functional Design Audit
Our Functional Design Audit provides straightforward info about what will improve access and user-friendliness in any home!
-Sarah Pruett, MOT, OTR/L, CAPS
Step 1: Take our survey.
Simple but thorough. We just need some measurements and details of current features.
Step 2: Send it to us.
We analyze the data, assign UD+ Ratings, and create a customized report on the home.
Step 3: Receive the custom report.
Over 120 pages of helpful info, including suggestions for improvements & tips for planning.
Are you remodeling or building new?
The Functional Design Audit is a valuable tool for planning universal design remodeling projects and new construction. We dig into detail about an existing home (or set of plans) and explain what features need to be considered for true universal design. Imagine having as many ideas as possible before a hammer is lifted, regardless if you're a contractor, designer, or homeowner.
Knowledge is better than headache medicine.
The purpose of our functional design audit is to help you make educated, proactive decisions about crafting as much universal access and usability as possible into a home, even if everything can't be done at once. Overlooking something important can cost homeowners much more than money.
Set a high standard.
There's a big difference between a home that includes some universal design features and a truly universally-designed home. Our benchmark is the latter. We analyze over 240 characteristics and features that, when integrated together, really do make a home accessible and welcoming for anyone.*
* click here if designing for a specific health-related need.
Measure twice.
Our audit has a rating system built into the analysis to provide measurable feedback about the level of universal access and user-friendliness. The higher the rating, the more functional the design. We encourage taking the survey twice (before and after work is done) to measure improvement. There's no extra cost for doing so, and it's super useful for documenting your progress.
Homes are just part of the picture.
It's not enough for our homes to be safe, comfortable, and convenient to live in. The design of our communities directly impacts how easily and safely people can leave their homes, get from place-to-place, shop for essentials, participate in leisure & recreation, and stay healthy and active.