Designing for a Lifetime

We live in a changing world, one where people are living longer, more independent lives. Isn’t it time that New Zealand home designs reflect the shifting needs and demands of our changing population?
 
Around the world people are altering the way they design their homes so that they work for everyone – regardless of age, stage or mobility.

Homes which are more universally usable, adaptable and inclusive are more marketable to a much wider audience.  There is a greater focus by home buyers on usability and functionality, rather than just aesthetics.  Purchasers are looking for homes which will last a lifetime, regardless of their changing circumstances.

Want to know more?

The Lifetime Design Foundation, Lifemark and the New Plymouth District Council would like to invite local architects, developers, designers, retirement village operators, social housing providers, builders, town planners and anyone with an interest in Lifetime Design to join them for a three hour workshop on ‘Designing for a Lifetime’ on the 17th June 2008, 9:30am - 12:30pm.

Come along and hear about the simple steps anyone can take to ensure that the next house they build will function for everyone, regardless of age, stage or mobility. Learn how you can stimulate buyer awareness and deliver a point of difference in this challenging market.

Mandy Burt, Lifetime Design Foundation and Lifemark CEO, will be joined by key speakers;

• David Russell, Lifemark Ambassador, on the consumer value of the Lifemark seal of approval
• Dennis Reeve, Builder and Lifemark Assessor, on the practical application of building for a Lifetime
• Key local developers, on what they are already doing in the Taranaki region.

Find out more by calling 0800 227 888