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Innovative design approaches for adaptability?
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Liz Rhodes on
Verbiage in the Pilot Credit on USGBC.com states only an "accessible level" is required. Therefore, does this exclude levels that are accessible by elevator? This statement implies that
Pilot Credit 34 Update
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Sandy Chung on
Be sure to use the Updated version 8/1/2011. The required features are in line with the California Building Code Accessibility requirements.
PC 34 - Design for Adaptability
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by albert kovacik on
We were on the cusp of Gold level until our review came back with several points deducted from our energy model.
Universal Design
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by USGBC National Office (in DC) BG+LU FW on
This particular single family home was designed for adaptability by request of the client.
LEEDUser vs. USGBC
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Nicholas Swinehart on
There are discrepancies between the LEEDUser and USGBC requirements for this pilot credit.
Accessibility for Seniors
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Lance Hillegas on
Our project is an age and income restricted apartment building for low income seniors.
Fair Housing Act
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Kenneth O'Brien on
Why don't you just list the requirements for Fair Housing? The vague language of the list in the requirements is confusing.
Universal Design Features - Mid Rise
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Jennifer Palermo on
Richardson Lofts is an adaptive reuse of what was a 6 story jewelry factory built circa 1900 in downtown Newark, NJ, and turned into 67 loft dwelling units.
Other universal design strategies
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Christine Robbins-Elrod on
It would be great to see future iterations of this credit also address reinforcing for the future install of grab bars at unit bathrooms and perhaps the inclusion of a 5' turning radius at unit bat