Aging-in-place remodeling is experiencing an upswing: A recent NAHB survey found that 80% of remodeling firms did some form of work in that sector in Q4 2016, up 68% from 2013. HomeAdvisor reported that 6 in 10 owners currently over the age of 55 planned...
Click the Image to See BEFORE and AFTER Photos of this 2017 NARI Award-Winning Home Remodel [caption id="attachment_7800" align="alignleft" width="899"] Click the image to see all BEFORE/AFTER photos of this award-winning project.[/caption] The entire LEFF Team of architects, engineers, designers, and expert field crew contributed their talents...
Curbless Showers, an Important Feature in Universal Design, Are Safe, Comfortable and Accessible A curbless shower is a ubiquitous feature of Universal Design — a method of configuring a space to accommodate all users, regardless of age, mobility, or ability. Because a curbless shower has no lip on the floor, it...
Consider the Universal Design / Remaining-in-Place Approach to Help you Decide Universal design, also known as design for all, aging in place, and remaining in place, is a design approach that ensures home environments will be safe, accessible, and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age, size, or ability. Remaining in Place: Ensures...
