Build a New Home

Many features can be built into new homes that allow owners to live comfortably and safely in their homes throughout all stages of life. This page includes a sample floor plan (below) that incorporates many Universal Design features, as well as a list of builders in the Kansas City area that are certified to build homes designed for aging in place.

This is an example of a home designed for use by anyone at any stage of life. Features include:

· Home is all on one level

· Stepless front entry

· 36” doorways with lever handles throughout

· Adequate wheelchair turning radius throughout

· Level thresholds throughout

· Fully accessible kitchen cabinets and appliances

· All features outlined in the accessibility checklists in a previous section of this book can be built-in from the start

A multi level home can be made fully accessible with the addition of an elevator.

University of Kansas (floorplan)

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