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 six 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 vast...
Curbless Showers, an important feature in Universal Design, Are Safe, Comfortable and Accessible A curbless shower is a ubiquitous feature of Universal Design, or 'remaining-in-place.' (Universal Design simply means configuring a space to accommodate all users, regardless of age, mobility, or ability.) Because a curbless shower has no lip...
Consider the Remaining-in-Place approach to help you decide. Also known as Universal Design, Design-for-All and Aging-in-Place, Remaining in Place is a design/build approach that ensures home environments will be safe, accessible and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age, size or abilities. Remaining-in-Place: Makes sure elders can access rooms, use kitchen counters and maneuver...
