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Article: Making Baths & Kitchens 'universal': universal design is becoming more popular as homeowners demand more comfort in their homes.(PLUMBING TRENDS)
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- Plumbing & Mechanical
- Article date:
- July 1, 2006
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UNIVERSAL DESIGN: The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
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Universal design is not just for the elderly or disabled; it's for children, grandparents, short and tall people, men and women, as well as people with temporary or permanent disabilities. Universal-designed products allow different people, at different stages of their lives, to enjoy the same home.
And universal design doesn't mean institutional-like--or ugly. While many "assistive" devices used to be sold only through pharmacies or medical equipment ...