Building for a Lifetime: The Design and Construction of Fully Accessible Ho
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.30 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561580368 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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The well-illustrated volume comprehensively details the reconsideration of finished living environments while examining the various areas that must be considered for accessible design. . From Library Journal The authors of this useful guide are authorities on building and accessibility. A necessary addition to gerontological and construction collections.- Alex Hartmann, Bloomsburg Univ. The benevolent humanity embodied in these design suggestions is a delightful trend to see in building design and construction. Accessible design starts before the design process and--surprisingly--usually runs counter to most contemporary building designs. Lib., Pa.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. Their book is an outgrowth of a research project called "Laboratory for Efficient and Accessible
Answers question of where do I put, how high should it be A Customer It really helps to lead you in the design and placement of all items and objects, as well as the general layout of you houseplan, rooms and location of house on lot, to make it more convenient and easier for you to get around no matter what your age, height, or physical strength is. It helps you decide the right height for switches, outlets, windows, etc., where they should be in proximity to doorways, beds, work zones, etc. It also gives a good discussion on types of lighting, . "The BEST Book ANYONE Can Read Before Building Their Own Home" according to Imperial Topaz. I got this book because I was planning to build a house which I want to be accessible for future years. This book was really more than I bargained for. I think EVERYONE should read this book before designing their home, even if they think they don't care about needs for future years. One of the best features of this book is that it points out where required accessibilty, or accessibility standards are often completely insufficient--probably because they were developed by able-bo. This is a very informative book This book provides a lot of good information about building an accessible home. It is more oriented towards new construction, however, it includes a chapter regarding remodeling and a lot of the ideas for accessible new construction could potentially be incorporated into an existing home. This is the best resource on this topic that I have found so far.
Sam works with Iron Bridge Woodworkers and with The Buildings Group (accessible design and facilities planning), both based in Plainfield, Vermont. His book"Designing and Building Your Own House Your Own Way" helped thousands of people manage their building projects. . He is also the author of "The Motion-Minded Kitchen", and co-author (with
Building for a Lifetime signals an important change that is taking place in the way we design, build and remodel houses. Traditionally designed houses work well for young, able-bodied adults, but not so well for people who are injured, chronicially ill or simply aging. With houses designed and built to accommodate change, people of all ages and abilities can enjoy an independent and satisfying life without having to move. This landmark book shows how such houses are planned, built and appointed, and how they can be attractive and distrintive architectural creations as well. Whether you're planning a new house or undertaking a small-scale remodeling project, this book will inspire and inform you. It will force you to think about the broader issues of residential architecture, construction and product design. Building for a Lifetime sets a new standard in the field by providing design and construction details that will help you.Choose an appropriate site and design accessible approaches, driveways, ramps and entrancesSelect the hardware, applicances and systems that work best for all people, regardless of their abilities or disabilitiesDesign better doors, windows and stairwaysBuild or remodel kitchens and bathroomsUnderstand accessibility goals and standardsCreate a living environment that meets your expectations of aesthetics, function and self-expression