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Design Concepts and Methods for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS II) - Live Online 2026 - February 5
Includes a Live Web Event on 02/05/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)
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- All Users - $399
- *Further discounts may apply once you log in.
This live class is intended to be interactive. Please ensure you are in an environment that allows you to participate and that your camera and microphone are working.
Due to the live, interactive nature of this course, no recordings will be available.
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify special considerations for estimating, scheduling and executing livable home and AIP jobs while the client is in residence.
- Identify legal and contractual considerations for building professionals providing livable home and AIP design solutions for residential clients.
- Describe the categories of design and how they relate and apply to the three AIP market segments.
- Describe specific design concepts for the livable home and AIP client. The course presents various methods and techniques for modifying home design, from the perspective of new construction and retrofitting.
NAHB Credit: This course is required for the NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation
6 AIA/CES LU: The National Association of Home Builders is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this event will be reported to CES Records for AIA members by the Provider. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available upon request. Please complete the AIA/CES Course Attendance Form that is available for download as a handout if you would like AIA credit for this course and email it to Tatiana Molina at tmolina@nahb.org.
NAHB is a Registered Provider with the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. Education distributors who would like to offer CEUs to their students for approved courses must inform NAHB at the same time the course(s) is scheduled. This class provides 0.6 continuing education credits for AOTA.
Important Registration Details:
This course is non-transferable. Do not use another individual’s login information to register for this course. You must login to nahb.org as yourself to receive your certificate of completion and credit for this course. If you are not registered on nahb.org, create your login now. If you are having issues with your login, please contact our help desk at nahbsupport@nahb.org or 202.266.8313
You will have access to course materials, including the course test, for 30 days after the conclusion of the live sessions.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration and request a refund by emailing elearninghelp@nahb.org until the day of the scheduled live class. If requested after the class has begun a fee will be charged ($25 for a 3-hour class, $50 for a 6-hour class).
Paul Schwinghammer
President, Hallmark Homes, Inc.
Paul Schwinghammer graduated from Ball State University in 1982. After college, he became a Realtor in 1983 with Herman Brown Realty in Anderson. He purchased the company in 1985. He is past president of the Anderson Board of Realtors in 1990. In 1992, Paul started Hallmark Homes part time as a sideline along with the real estate company. In 1993, he sold the real estate agency to further expand the building business.
He is currently is a member of the executive committee for the Indiana Builder’s Association and is president of the Madison County Builder’s Association. He holds designations through NAHB as a Certified Graduate Builder, Certified Green Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and Graduate Master Builder, a designation held by only 12 builders in Indiana. He is also an approved NAHB course instructor and is a 35 year member of the National Association of Realtors.
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