Deborah Pierce

The Accessible Home (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities by architect Deborah Pierce is your comprehensive guide to creating a living environment that supports independence and enhances quality of life. By embracing the concepts in The Accessible Home, you can design a home that not only meets physical needs but also reflects your personal style. Use this approachable book to help make a living space a place of comfort, beauty, and functionality for everyone. Key Features:

• Universal Design Principles: Go beyond basic modifications like ramps and grab bars. This book introduces you to the principles of universal design, providing a holistic approach to making your home accessible without sacrificing beauty or style. Learn how to create spaces that are functional and pleasing to the eye.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Pierce expertly guides you through the entire design process-from selecting the right architect to understanding how to implement thoughtful design choices that meet diverse needs. This invaluable advice is applicable whether you're designing a new home or renovating an existing space.
• Inspiring Case Studies: Discover 25 real-life case studies that showcase innovative solutions for accessible living. These examples illustrate that accessibility can be seamlessly integrated into any home, proving that function and aesthetics can coexist harmoniously.
• Empowerment Through Design: The Accessible Home encourages readers to take control of their living spaces. It empowers individuals of all ages and abilities to create environments that promote independence, comfort, and dignity, ultimately restoring the grace of daily living.
• Thoughtful Details Matter: The book emphasizes that the best designs are built in, not tacked on. From selecting the right materials to making strategic layout decisions, every detail plays a crucial role in enhancing accessibility.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Abrams
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798887077741
• Artikelnr.: 73806010

Autorenporträt

DEBORAH PIERCE, AIA, is founding partner, project architect, and firm manager of Pierce Lamb Architects in Newton, Massachusetts. Architectural accessibility has been a special focus of Deborah's work since the firm's inception. As national chair of the AIA Advisory Group for Small Project Practitioners, she has raised awareness for Universal Design in private residences through the AIA's Small Project Design Awards program and a 2010 National Convention seminar. She is also a frequent lecturer on the hot topic of accessibility.