Ted Yudelson
In the last issue, we got an overview of some home design issues you should consider to provide greater overall accessibility permitting, amongst other things, to gracefully “age in place.” Aging in place is the ability to remain in one’s home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level throughout one’s changing…
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As more and more people move into their so-called Golden Years, we increasingly hear about “Accessible Design” and “Aging in Place.” According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), current statistics show that upon retirement, 80% of seniors prefer to grow old in their own homes. This is referred to as “Aging in Place,”…
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One of the best ways to stretch your new home budget is to see the hidden potential in an existing property. It is not uncommon for houses to languish on the real estate market for months, and sometimes years, due to problematic design or decor choices. As a result, the asking price will often be…
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If someone told you that you could get energy for your home for free, you might think they were joking. But this is essentially the case when you’re talking about passive design. Passive design refers to an approach that discourages reliance on mechanical systems for heating, cooling and lighting and instead, harnesses naturally occurring phenomena…
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