Energy Solutions for Universal Design and Multigenerational Homes
All homes have specific considerations and a variety of needs for access, comfort and dependability
Sponsored by Propane Education and Research Council | Presented by Bryan Cordill
Live Webinar Airing on June 18, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET
Over the past three decades, and in the post-COVID environment, universal design has become increasingly important in the residential space. In addition, changes in the housing market encourage many families to consider multigenerational living. Architects, designers and building professionals can create homes and spaces that are barrier-free, accessible, and inclusively designed so that they are safe, comfortable, resilient, and easy for all occupants to use.
This course will examine the history of inclusive and universal design, its relevance today, and how to design residential homes that are accessible for all. The course will also explore case studies of homes that were designed to be fully inclusive and accessible.
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Bryan Cordill is the Director of Residential Business Development for the Propane Education & Research Council. In his role, Cordill leads efforts to support and grow propane demand in the residential and construction markets. Additionally, he facilitates the development and adoption of propane-powered equipment and appliances through business development, product development, and market development activities to preserve existing markets and develop new growth opportunities. Prior to coming to the Propane Council in 2019, Cordill spent 17 years working as a sales manager for his family’s propane business, Cordill Butane-Propane Service — an independent propane supplier in Monroe, Louisiana. Bryan managed the company’s design studio that featured indoor and outdoor kitchen design as well as hearth products. He was then named business development officer at Ajasent Inc., where he provided cloud hosting services for propane and related service companies. Cordill co-founded Proponent LLC — a consulting company — where he worked with company leadership to develop and deploy new strategies. |
The Propane Education & Research Council is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. PERC programs benefit a variety of markets including residential and commercial building.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in April 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Examine the history of inclusive and universal design in the built environment and how these concepts expand access for all in both residential and commercial design.
- Discover why accessible, inclusive, and universal design is more important than ever and reasons for its growth.
- Identify how to design residential homes for all individuals, regardless of age or ability.
- Explore a residential case study where propane appliances were used to improve universal design.
