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CAPS Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist
We will Design and find Solutions for Accessibility and the elderly
Adaptability of Design in residences has been done to some extent for years. Often a garage large roof attic space is utilize.
The space is not budgeted for finishing at the first stage of the job, but experience has taught builders and remodelers
to include stronger floor systems ( such as garage ceiling joist) to accommodate future use, so the space can later be
converted to a recreation room for example. Access to the room may be included but walled over future use.
The same concept is applied to the areas that most commonly require changes as homeowners age - Kitchens, bath
entryways, and passageways, Wall blocking for future fixtures, strengthened ceilings for lifts, conduit install for
future special wiring of controls are all examples of adaptable design
Adaptable is a design concept that addresses problems of individual differences and changes in capability
over time. Adaptability has been a long-time friend of many commercial and industrial designs
to suit the changing need of tenants not yet identified, walls may be added or remove without significant
structural changes. Office buildings are almost entirely adaptable other than common areas, exist,
vertical transportation and plumbing centers. Tenant spaces are continually changing as the type and application
of each one become a condition of use.
Flexibility in use - the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
Low Physical Effort - the design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with minimum of fatigue.
Approach and Use - Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use regarless
of user's posture
Call as, if you need help on making decisions about your house renovation and adaptability to your needs
818-470-7915
The space is not budgeted for finishing at the first stage of the job, but experience has taught builders and remodelers
to include stronger floor systems ( such as garage ceiling joist) to accommodate future use, so the space can later be
converted to a recreation room for example. Access to the room may be included but walled over future use.
The same concept is applied to the areas that most commonly require changes as homeowners age - Kitchens, bath
entryways, and passageways, Wall blocking for future fixtures, strengthened ceilings for lifts, conduit install for
future special wiring of controls are all examples of adaptable design
Adaptable is a design concept that addresses problems of individual differences and changes in capability
over time. Adaptability has been a long-time friend of many commercial and industrial designs
to suit the changing need of tenants not yet identified, walls may be added or remove without significant
structural changes. Office buildings are almost entirely adaptable other than common areas, exist,
vertical transportation and plumbing centers. Tenant spaces are continually changing as the type and application
of each one become a condition of use.
Flexibility in use - the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
Low Physical Effort - the design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with minimum of fatigue.
Approach and Use - Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use regarless
of user's posture
Call as, if you need help on making decisions about your house renovation and adaptability to your needs
818-470-7915