INCLUSIVE DESIGN RESOURCES FOR
HOUSING
Accessibility for housing is not yet mandated in Canada however there are multiple resources to help creating barrier free homes. In development – CSA Accessible Housing Standard B652! Below are some resources for a more inclusively designed home:
RESOURCES
LifeMark
Based out of New Zealand, Lifemark Homes is a certification process to mark universally designed homes. Lifemark® rated homes are designed to be usable and safe for people of all ages and stages. Learn more about Lifemark certification standards below.
SafeScore
SafeScore is a tool designed by The Universal Design Project to measure of Universal Design features for homes.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website on Universal Design for new Housing Units is a great resource to get started on UD principles and applications for your home.
SAFERhome
SAFERhome’s mission is to promote the adoption and use of housing standards and practices that are safe, healthy and sustainable for everyone in the community. To achieve its objective SAFERhome provides home planning assistance, home inspection and certification programs for the new home construction industry.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN NETWORK OF CANADA
Promoting Universal Design through research, education, and displays of best practice.