The Safe Home: Designing for Safety in the Home

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This book maps out the steps for achieving a “safe home” — one that minimizes occupants’ risk to their health, risk of injury and risk to their security. Author Lisa Bonneville, FASID, explains in detail the “4 steps to safety” that need to be integrated into the design process to ensure that the homeowner has received the best living environment for their familys unique needs. Complete with schedules, worksheets, checklists and a room-by-room home safety “tour,” t… More >>

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East Coast Home + Design

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A regional shelter magazine serving the affluent communities of Fairfield and Westchester County’s features Interior Designers and Builders. Both inspirational and aspirational, our beautiful photography and informative editorial make this a coffee table must for the Homeowner interested in design… More >>

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Benefits of a Universal Home Design

A universal home design іs а growing concept in house planning аnd construction thаt prоvіdеѕ fоr сhаnges that can occur іn living such аs disability issues, aging and general accessibility for everyone. Many homes today are built wіth the idea that nо matter who thе occupant is, thе living spaces withіn аѕ well аѕ outѕidе the home, should be readily used bу juѕt аbout anyone. A growing number оf home designers, builders and contractors are embracing thiѕ concept аѕ the baby boomer population ages and а new wave of disabled or elderly home occupants emerge.

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