Aging in Place/Universal Design
Amazing Additions For Your Custom Home Design
Sustainable and universal homes are the trend nowadays as more and more homeowners gravitate towards eco-friendly, multigenerational housing designs when building or remodeling. These concepts are especially popular among the younger generation who are keen on cutting household expenses and or plan on having their aging parents move in with them. As it turns out,…
Read MoreBudget-friendly Remodeling Ideas for A Safe and Sustainable Home
If you’re starting to feel like your home’s looking a little tired or old, maybe it’s time to update the place and perform some much-needed changes. Remodeling can do so much more than perk the character and ambiance of your home, though. It’s also the best time to modify the place, so it accommodates your…
Read MorePathway helps organize Seattle’s first Universal Design focused Networking Happy Hour
As an active member of the NW Universal Design Council Steering Committee (NWUDC), Pathway has been working hard at spreading the word and educating about Universal Design. So, in an effort to engage design professionals and anyone else who is interested in the learning more about the work we organized a very first Universal Design…
Read MoreBetter Search, Better Access for Your Next Home
The addition of 12 new search criteria to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) makes it easier for buyers to look for a new home. While these changes may not seem like a big deal, they’re pretty exciting, especially for those living with physical challenges who are looking for a new home that accommodates their…
Read MoreRemodeling Toward a More “Universal Design”
Have you heard the term, “Universal Design”? Beyond “accessibility” thinking…and designing. Also known as a “barrier-free design”, this kind of home design thinking (and remodeling) will actually increase the ease of use for people of all ages. What’s included in Universal Design? They are elements that can hide in plain sight to anyone in…
Read MoreCould a Remodel Make Daily Activities Easier as You Age?
There’s no place like home. This is especially true for people who have spent many years in one house – raising families and creating a rich history of memories within its walls and with the surrounding neighborhood. As we age, however, we often face mobility and health issues. What was once a comfortable and safe…
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