Rename Accessible Design

Designing the FHB House Garage
Do we even need a garage? During the design process, there are elements that get set in stone early in the process. With other elements, it can take a while.…
Is Your Home Ready to Age With You?
“Are you close to someone with mobility issues or physical impairments?” Deb Pierce asked an audience of about 300 architects at this year’s American Institute of Architects conference. About half…
Universal Appeal in Accessible Design
A remodel proves that individuality rules, even in accessible design
What's the Difference: Designs for Accessibility
Accessible design, universal design, and aging-in-place design
Elegant bathroom grab bars
Luxury grab bars offer something you’ll want to hold on to
Sassafras Bath
Transom and interior windows let the sun shine into an accessible bathroom trimmed with a combination of durable woods.
Designing accessible entries
With the right guidelines, everyone can easily construct and benefit from an accessible entry to their homes
Designing the Best Last House
With low-maintenance exteriors, accessible floor plans, and special attention to day-to-day convenience, these two houses can accommodate the changing needs of their aging baby-boomer owners.
A Home for the Next 50 Years
Updated Arts & Crafts detailing enhances a home remodeled for baby boomers who plan to stay.
The Basics of a Barrier-free Bath
Remodeler Leon A. Frechette offers tips and floor plans to help you adapt an average bathroom for accessibility in this exerpt from his book Remodeling a Bathroom, from Taunton's Build Like a Pro series.

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