| Designed
for
gracious
independent
living, a humanized
'transgenerational'
house:
- Serves
the
needs of people of
all
ages
and
abilities
- Accommodates declines
in
vision,
hearing,
touch,
and movement
- Addresses the
evolving
needs
of
people
with
physical
and
sensory
impairments
- Integrates a
variety
of
upbeat,
attractive—and
supportive— household products and
environmental
settings
- Demonstrates how
transgenerational kitchens and bathrooms can
enhance
and
extend
independent
living
- Provides an
interplay
of
accessible
indoor
and outdoor
living
- Utilizes energy-efficient
passive
solar
energy
and
environ-mentally
sensitive
materials
such
as cork and
bamboo
flooring
- Minimizes the
impact
on
people
with
environmental
sensitivities
or
allergies
- Supports the
changing
needs
of
70
million
aging BabyBoomers,
their
children
and
aging
parents
It
does
so
by
providing
such
safe,
convenient
and user-friendly features
as:
- Easy-to-open
or sliding and pocket doors
- Level
thresholds
- Protected
entrances with
raised
package
drop-off
- Wall-hung,
off-the-floor
toilets
- Easy-access
appliances,
hardware,
fixtures,
and
cabinetry
- Variable
height
countertops
with
pull-out
shelves and
surfaces
In-a-drawer,
fold-out ironing
board
- Height-adjustable
kitchen,
bath
and
closet
storage
- Environmentally
sensitive
material
and
components
- Roll-out
pantry units
with adjustable shelves
- Task-specific
and
non-glare
general
lighting
- Extra-wide
doors
and
hallwaysAccessible lavatories,
shower
and bathing
facilities
- Built-in
support
bars
and
hand
rails
- Raised
built-in
front-loading
washer,
dryer
and
dishwasher
- Adjustable
height
sink
units
and
work
surfaces
- Easy-to-open lever
door handles
- Remote
control
security
and
communication
systems
- Non-glare,
slip-resistant
floors
and
connecting
ramps
- Wheelchair accessible
plan with
5'-0" turnabouts
throughout
- Easy-to-clean-and-maintain
surfaces
- Lower
light
switches
and
higher
electrical
outlets
- Roll-in showers with
adjustable-height
shower
heads
- Single-lever
faucets
and
crank-operated
windows
- Easy-access
and
maintenance-free therapy
and
exercise
pool
Include
these accessible, cutting-edge,
'transgenerational' features
into
your
next house!
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