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Imagine - Every Body. Every Place.

Imagine if our homes, workplaces, public buildings and spaces, and even the products we use were designed for everyone - regardless of age or mobility. That would transform how families and even entire communities live. It’s an inspired goal. And it’s precisely what the Lifetime Design Foundation is committed to achieving...more

The 5 Lifetime Design Principles

Lifetime Design isn’t complicated. In fact, it can be summed up by these five important principles...

  1. Usability
  2. Adaptability
  3. Accessibility
  4. Inclusion
  5. Lifetime value

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Take a tour through our virtual Lifetime Design home

An architectural designer, new home owner and community leader talk about Lifetime Design.

Think about Tomorrow Today

David Russell Ambassador"Until recently most of you knew me as the public face of the Consumers Institute.  What's less well known though is my background in Architectural Drafting.  It was a long time ago, but I have kept a passion for house designs that work well for the people who live in them. So I am absolutely delighted to be the ambassador for Lifetime Design. I am doing my best to promote Lifetime Design as a powerful voice in making New Zealand houses accessible and workable for everyone."

 

Become a Member Today!

Lifetime Design Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and membership is open to anyone - individuals, organisations and businesses.  We are offering a special membership deal for 2009.  With all new memberships we will complete your first design assessment for free within the first 12 months of joining. This is a great opportunity to do some learning about some designs you have already had built or to ensure your next project will be one that will last anyone a lifetime.... more

 

The Time is Now

The need has never been greater for products, services and environments to be designed in such a way that they include and reflect the diverse demands of today’s consumers – including young families, older people and people with disabilities. So along with growing calls for more sustainable building practices, there's also an international movement towards design that includes everyone. And that's why we've established the Lifetime Design Foundation... more

 

Look who is supporting the Lifetime Design Movement

registered master builders - lifetime design supporter grey power - lifetime design supporter age concern - lifetime design supporter ccs disability action - lifetime design supporter
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