Design Services
Ensure that your housing project is truly universally accessible.
Housing is a social determinant of health.
We integrate healthcare with home design.
The housing industry rarely works with the healthcare industry. This has resulted in a widespread shortage of inaccessible homes, not meeting our communities’ needs, and negatively impacting people’s health, wellness, and economic mobility.
Our work is based on the field of occupational therapy. Our goal is to optimize the “fit” between a person, their environment, and their occupations (i.e., everyday activities). Universal design moves the perspective from an individual level to a population level.
Design Review
Make sure nothing important is missed.
- Submit drawings for review by a healthcare professional. Receive an actionable report.
- Identify accessibility issues before construction. Eliminate costly fixes.
- Certify compliance with the Residential Universal Design Building Code.
Design Collaboration
Involve health professionals from start to finish.
- Work in-person* with a healthcare professional who specializes in UD.
- Get support from our team. Minimize bias. Maximize population-level usability.
- Validate decisions through our advisory group. Increase consumer trust.
Let’s work together.
Our vision is for every community across the United States to have a surplus of universally accessible homes. Join us and make it happen!
*In-person design collaboration is only available in areas where we have a relationship with an occupational therapist who meets our criteria for this service. If you’re an OT interested in working with us, please get in touch.