We are thrilled to welcome Scott Edwards Architecture (SEA) to our growing list of Committed Firms! Committed Firms champion the Inclusive Design Standards by actively using and sharing them. They drive access and inclusion forward in their fields, daily work, and communities.
Mitchell Park Place opened its doors in Palo Alto, CA! Implementing elements from the Inclusive Design Standards, this vibrant, mixed-use development was designed by one of our Committed Firms, Architects Fora, and brings 50 affordable homes to the community—including 25 homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We’re thrilled to welcome Mithun as our newest Committed Firm! Mithun is doing more than just joining a list; by championing the Inclusive Design Standards, they are actively adopting the framework that has supported designers, builders, and developers in creating disability-forward housing across the country. With a powerhouse presence in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los …
Our latest California Disability-Forward Housing Working Group meeting featured a discussion on Single-Stair Reform. Learn more about how single-stair reform creates more disability-forward homes.
Kyle, our Inclusive Design Manager, and Allie, our Managing Director, joined The Ohio State University’s “Cities for All” speaker series to share how we design and advocate for homes where neighbors with and without disabilities thrive.
David Baker Architects highlights how the Inclusive Design Standards can deliver inclusive, accessible housing without raising costs. Their project, 8 Partridge at Midway Village, in Daly City, uses thoughtful design features from the Inclusive Design Standards to support a wide range of access needs while staying within a tight budget. The community became the first gold-certified project under the Inclusive Design Standards, showing that accessibility and affordability can go hand in hand.
We’re thrilled to welcome Practice to our community of Committed Firms! Learn more about how we partner with designers, developers, research institutions, advocates, funders, and community organizations to expand disability-forward design.
We’re excited to share that the Inclusive Design Standards have been shortlisted for the Zero Project Awards 2026! Recognized among 163 innovative solutions worldwide, the Inclusive Design Standards provide a cross-disability framework for creating disability-forward housing.
We’re proud to unveil our new emblem for projects that have certified using the Inclusive Design Standards!
We’ve been named a finalist for Urban Land Institute’s Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing!