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Kitchen has multiple counter heights, ample knee space, universal design and energy efficient appliances.
Photo: Louis Tenenbaum
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A unique blend of universal design, green techniques and affordability add up to success for the Cottages at Greenwood located in Howard County, Maryland. This high-quality, sustainable development consists of energy efficient, craftsmen-style bungalows constructed with environmentally friendly building products and universal design features throughout the homes and development.
“These are affordable, LEED Platinum and UD. This is a great project! I hope the approach is copied because it is very much the type of housing needed at various scales and price points,” said Independent Living Strategist Louis Tenenbaum who worked on the development.
Universal Design features include no-step entries, multiple counter heights, curbless showers, accessible appliances. Green features include the use of recycled materials, energy star windows and appliances, low-flow plumbing and low VOC paint. View floor plans and renderings at the Cottages website.
Originally posted: 03/05/12 by AIPatHome Staff
Like the idea of walk-in bath tub but hate the look? Fret no more! Kohler has raised the bar (so to speak) for accessible bathing with their Elevance™ rising wall bath. It’s designed so that you can easily sit down as soon as you enter the bath. It has a chair height seat, integrated grab…
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Originally posted: 06/28/11 by AIPatHome Staff
Personal mobility devices, like wheel chairs and scooters, give millions of people with varying degrees of ability a sense of freedom. Now a new generation of devices are coming off the drawing board starting with the revolutionary Segueway. Honda’s U3X kicks it up a notch. Lightweight and easy to ride it makes it highly portable….
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Originally posted: 05/28/11 by AIPatHome Staff
Universal Design Bathroom Features Adequate Knee Space Have you ever thought what it would be like to use your bathroom sink sitting down? Is there enough room to get your legs under the sink? Several methods are used to provide knee space, including open knee space without a vanity cabinet, or adaptable solutions such…
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Originally posted: 12/30/10 by aip@Home Editor
Accessible Master Bathroom with Universal Design features Designed to accommodate persons with reduced ambulatory mobility and for changing needs over time this is the master bathroom of the Green Mountain Ranch. Comfort Height Toilet, Fold Down Grab Bars and more Recessed track with a removable plate on one end to add the lift if needed….
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Originally posted: 11/07/10 by AIPatHome Staff
