Visitability Design Gains Popularity

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A visitable home is one with is welcoming and accommodating to people of all ages and abilities. Visitability design incorporates design elements to create a home that is safe and accessible not only for fully mobile individuals, but also for young children to seniors, as well as individuals who will access the home with a scooter, wheelchair or other mobility aid.

Visitable design features can be seamlessly incorporated into new construction and many can be easily built into existing homes. For example, features may include ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant doorways, step-less entrances and an accessible, main-floor bathroom, as well as plumbing, electrical, cabinets and other fixtures that contribute to more comfortable residential environments and sustainable designed homes with broad appeal.

Visitable designs are becoming popular not just among older adults, but also with younger families who recognize the value in anticipating and accommodating a variety of changing needs and abilities. The design services at Ask the House Therapist are geared toward individual homeowners, as well as builders who seek to market adaptable homes.

Sustainable Designed Homes

Ask the House Therapist is proud to be an innovator in creating visitable, sustainable designed homes using the Evolutionary Lifestyle Design concept. Our custom design process begins with a full assessment that includes interviews with the homeowners and other residents, a lifestyle survey, room-by-room checklist assessment, special needs checklist and custom design and specifications.

Other services provided under this design concept include product and feature recommendations from a CAPS, based on the needs assessment and clients’ personal preferences. From there, Ask the House Therapist will assist in estimating costs and, if preferred, overseeing the process of hiring contractors and managing construction to ensure that the project is completed to the client’s satisfaction.

Whether you are a private homeowner or a contractor, please feel welcome to talk to Ask the House Therapist about one-time or ongoing visitability design consulting services.

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