PHRC Webinars

Designing for All Ages: Aging in Place & Intergenerational Homes

5/12/2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Instructor: Rachel Fawcett (Housing Affordability Specialist, Pennsylvania Housing Research Center)

Handouts

Link to Webinar: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917551120315/WN_v6PTeWWZSY2GchfCyw2tBA

Description

Faced with the reality of Pennsylvania’s aging population and cultural shifts in the makeup of households, this session will address best practices and considerations for new single-family construction to enable occupants to age in place and to accommodate intergenerational living. The session will also consider modifications that can be made to existing construction creating homes that support the needs of all ages. Participants will takeaway how to design and modify homes for all ages.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize location and site conditions conducive for thriving multigenerational households and the potential implications or limitations from zoning and policies.
2. Learn best practices to design for inclusivity as more than one in four adults in the United States have some type of disability affecting their cognition, mobility, independent living, hearing, vision, or self-care.
3. Discuss design considerations for space, flexibility, and accessibility to accommodate multigenerational households.
4. Understand retrofit modifications and associated challenges and expenses for remodelers and occupants.

Cost

Free to attend; $25 for continuing education credit in live webinar

Credit Hours

Live Webinar: 1.0 PA L&I Contact Hour, 1 PDH for engineers in Pennsylvania, 1.0 AIA LU|HSW, 1.0 ICC Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)

Tags: 2025-26