In 2000, when Susy McBride oversaw the design and construction of a new home for herself and her family in Fountaingrove, she found herself thinking about details most people take for granted. She ...

Maybe you’re nowhere near retirement, but Mom is moving in. Maybe you frequently host guests with mobility issues. Or maybe you’re simply looking to ensure a safe living space for yourself as you age ...

The concept of aging in place is changing the way homes are being designed today by focusing on future-proofing them to maximize safety, comfort, and independence. Houses are now being designed and ...

The number of baby boomers – people ages 65 and older – in the United States has increased steadily during the past century. Many baby boomers are in the process of deciding if they want to stay in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. A residential elevator can make a multi-story home accessible ...

The growing demand to design buildings and environments that are usable by everyone, regardless of ability, requires a design approach that extends the limits of current design practice. That approach ...

Thoughtfully implemented universal design principles and trauma-informed approaches create the infrastructure required for ...