Proper Lighting for Fall Prevention
Falls are not a part of the normal aging process, but chances of falling in a dimly lit home are 2-4 times greater than a home that's...
ADA Doesn't Go Far Enough
While working as an interior designer for the Albany Stratton Veterans Hospital in upstate NY, I befriended a paraplegic Vietnam veteran...
Universal Design Doesn't Have to be Ugly
AARP has provided us with many wonderful Universal Design videos and this is one shows how a Universal Design home doesn't have to be...
AARP Universal Design Home
This is a video of a Universal Design home provided by AARP and NAHB. It shows first-hand the value of a home when it is thoughtfully...
Universal Design Mentoring at Hopewell High School
I recently had the honor to present a Universal Design program to the students at Hopewell High School in Huntersville, NC. These...
Aging in Place with Universal Design
Think about it. You've paid off your mortgage, you've long known your neighbors and local shops, so why move when you need this...
Planning Ahead in the Bathroom: The Smartest Design Principle
The owner of this bathroom is a healthcare interior designer who doesn’t yet need special accommodations, but who knows the value of...
