Today at 2: An ADU for U: Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition (1.0 P3-CE)

Today, October 27, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, we're hosting a prerecorded webinar that features three main speakers who discuss different facets of ADU development.

Today · CE Watch Party

An ADU for U: Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition

October 27 · 2:00 p.m. Eastern
1.0 P3 CE

Todd Stubendick (AARP Nebraska): Discusses national and local demographics, highlighting the growing population of older adults and the lack of accessible, affordable housing options. He also introduces an ADU design competition for Omaha.
Derek Miller (City of Omaha Planning Department): Outlines how ADUs fit into Omaha's zoning and planning codes, reviewing past regulations and recent city initiatives aimed at streamlining the permitting process to make ADUs more viable.
Richard Duncan (Universal Design Institute): Focuses on universal design principles for ADUs—such as step-free entrances, curbless showers, accessible kitchens, and wider doorways—to ensure homes remain safe and functional for older adults or individuals using mobility equipment.

The session concludes with the three answering questions and discussing topics like graded vs. ramped entrances, interior customizations, and neighborhood walkability.

AIBD Watch Parties are free to everyone.

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Bring your questions to AIBD Office Hour

Friday, November 6 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern

Have a project challenge or a business question that could use another perspective?

This complimentary, members-only meetup takes place on the first Friday of each month. There are no slides and no script—just members helping members work through real questions.

Bring something you’re working on, share what’s worked for you, or listen in and learn from the discussion. Elective CEs are awarded.

Find Office Hour access details at AIBD.org/webinars →

Making time to learn and compare notes with other designers can bring a fresh perspective to your next project. We hope you’ll join us.

See you there,
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