Details and Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS III)
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This course builds on the CAPS I & II courses (which are prerequisites) by introducing design solution techniques, innovative products and best practices for product installation for CAPS professionals to use when creating livable spaces in which to age in place. Participants will engage in hands-on activities from real case studies to apply material learned in all CAPS courses.
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Create comprehensive designs for aging in place projects.
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Become familiar with available innovative and specialized products.
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Practice design and installation for key components of in AIP home design.
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Implement techniques of budget integration into design and product selection
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Identify common missteps for design and installation of AIP solutions.
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Review and apply solutions for common single-room modifications cases
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Identify common installation considerations for modifications of a specified space.
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Prioritize solutions in a whole house multi-generational case study while being compliant with budgetary constraints with consideration given to phased construction application.
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Prioritize individual tasks relative to a projects budget and urgency.
This course is required for the NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. This course can be an elective for the Master CSP and CGA designations.
This course provides six hours of continuing education credits for these NAHB designations: CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP and MIRM.
 Instructor: Tag Gilkeson, CGB, GMB, CGR, CGP, MCGP, CAPS, CGA, CSP, MCSP, CMP, MIRM
Tag Gilkeson has been in the Real Estate and construction industry for over 23 years. He has focused on increasing his skills through education for the last two decades. This has culminated with him having completed three college degrees which include two within this industry. He has one for Construction Management and another one in Drafting and Design. His learning didn’t just stop there, he attained more certification through the NAHB than anyone in the entire country, 11 in total.
Tag, along with his residential Design Firm, have been recognized both locally and nationally. In 2018 his company, Tag & Associates, LLC, was awarded the “Best Curb Appeal in the 1 Million to 1.5 Million Dollar” category by the Dallas Builders Association ARC Awards. He now designs homes in all price ranges & locations and various square footages with his largest exceeding 15,000 square feet.
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