RL Mace Universal Design Institute
Community Services Non Profits
Why pick this one
RL Mace Universal Design Institute, founded in 1997, provides accessible-design assistance, building evaluations, research, publications, and global training.
Best for
- organizations planning accessible commercial, public, or residential environments
- builders and manufacturers developing universally designed products
- professionals seeking accessibility codes, standards, and design guidance
- communities developing aging-in-place and accessible housing initiatives
- organizations needing universal design training or educational materials
Look elsewhere if
- urgent emergency repairs
- routine household maintenance
- customers seeking a conventional construction contractor rather than design research or accessibility assistance
Specialties
- accessible and universal design
- design assistance and design development
- evaluation of existing products and buildings
- research-based design solutions
- universal design training
What makes them different
- Founded in 1997 as Housing Works and expanded its mission to universal design in 2008
- Works nationally and internationally while also supporting western North Carolina initiatives
- Staff expertise covers accessibility codes and standards, human function, architecture, and planning
- Collaborates with builders and manufacturers to develop new design solutions
- Conducts training globally and develops technical, policy, graphic, and multimedia materials
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1854 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2494
- Phone
- +18282830626
- Website
- http://www.udinstitute.org/
- infoUDI@udinstitute.org
Services
- accessibility research
- built-environment design consulting
- product and building evaluation
- educational publications and instructional materials
- training and technical assistance