44 Ways #08: Future Proof Your Design with Accessibility

About this episode

This episode discusses how to future proof home design with accessibility in mind, emphasizing good design for all ages and stages of life.

Hello! This is Episode 408. This is Way #8 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. We are in Section Two: Sustainable Design Strategies. The ways I include in this section are about the strategic design decisions that have consequences well beyond the immediate project, and Way #8 is a strong example of that. Way #8 is Future Proofing Your Design with Accessibility. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/408 ] I want to start by saying that the word ‘accessibility’ comes with a lot of connotations for some people, and it can immediately bring to mind images of hospital-grade handrails, institutional flooring, and design that feels clinical rather than inclusions you’ll happily consider for your future home. However, that is not what accessible design means, and it is not what this episode is about. What it is about is designing a home that works well for people, at every age and stage of life, without requiring expensive modification when circumstances change. And the design features that achieve that are, in most cases, simply good design that support the…

People in this episode

Host: Amelia Lee

Topics covered

• accessible design
• sustainable home
• design strategies
• future proofing
• residential design

Keywords

• accessibility
• sustainable design
• home design
• modification
• durability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Undercover Architect

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