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Universal Design - A guide for designers, builders and developers of multi-unit residential buildings

Country/region: Canada

Year: 2023

 

This guide is for new, multi-unit residential buildings that have single-level units in low-, mid- or high-rise buildings with common areas and entrances.

The guide is intended to:

  • provide a practical and non-technical introduction to Universal Design for residential designers, builders and developers
  • spark ideas about how to design and build innovative, inclusive, affordable multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs)
  • demonstrate how people can stay in their homes as their circumstances change without expensive renovations
  • highlight the concept of adaptability so that homes can be easily adapted according to changing needs