Back to basics Universal design is an elementary concept that applies just to residential construction (a parallel approach exists for non-residential applications). It is intuitive in concept and simple to… Read more »
Helping people have an accessible home Aside from getting into and navigating the inside of a home which are topics for other posts, what about someone attempting to age in… Read more »
Virtual isn’t real While we often discuss something that is called or labeled virtual as if it is real, it actually just describes something that imitates, simulates, or resembles the… Read more »
Which approach should we use? Aging in place as a strategy, and universal design as a concept, are closely related but very different at the same time. Their purposes are… Read more »
Traditional dwellings are two-stories For a variety of reasons that may include economical use of the building lot, efficiency of installing and using building components such as HVAC and electric… Read more »
Bottom-up focus When people need improvements to enhance their lifestyle and safety inside their living environment, we can’t ask them to fit their design needs to our desires and budget…. Read more »
People want to be safe in their space People consider renovating their homes for many reasons, including updating the look and feel, adding newer appliances, enlarging the living space, improving… Read more »
All of us get older All of us are getting older, but that’s a good thing. It means that we are still alive and still engaged. True, the prospect of… Read more »
Remembering our roots There are plenty of experiences from the past which translate well into today’s issues as we continue aging in place in our homes. Certainly, technology has made… Read more »
Indifferent to market conditions Interest rates continue to rise after being at historic lows for so long, but this should not be a concern to homeowners who are aging in… Read more »