CAPS II Course

Description

NAHB's Certified Aging in Place Course- Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging in Place - taught by Michael LeCorgne. 

The goal of this course is to enable participants to identify common challenges within the home and understand attractive design concepts that create a safe and comfortable environment for clients who want to age in place as well as identify with one or more of these groups: Individuals who are not experiencing health issues related to aging, individuals who have a progressive or other condition that requires home modifications or equipment, and individuals who are dealing with an abrupt or traumatic health-related change. By completing this course, participants will be able to: •Identify special considerations for estimating, scheduling and executing the job while the client is in residence. •Identify legal and contractual considerations for building professionals providing AIP design solutions for residential clients. •Describe the categories of design and how they relate and apply to the three AIP market segments. •Describe specific design concepts for the AIP client. The course presents various methods and techniques for modifying home design, from the perspective of new construction and retrofitting. 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Pricing is $275 for members and $325 for non-members.