Design
90% of People Want to Grow in Their Own Home – What’s the Real Cost of Doing so?
By: Alessandra Malito More Americans want to age in place — also known as living at home the rest of their lives — but that arrangement takes a lot of planning, money and attention to detail. Lowe’s LOW, -0.48%, the home-improvement retail chain, was the latest company to bring attention to this growing desire to age in place.…
Read MoreHow Design can Impact Health Outcomes and Serve the Whole Patient
By: Perkins and Will Many have begun asking why we only consider health and wellbeing when someone is sick—rather than preventing symptoms before they turn into chronic problems. Wellness can be approached from a number of angles, from strategic facility planning, and architectural medical planning to interior design and nursing operations. Further, exploring the joint…
Read MoreHow Building Designers can Impact Health and Wellness
By: Evelyn Long When designing a building, it is important for architects not only to keep in mind the safety of the overall structure, but also how it can affect people’s overall health and wellness. With the pandemic, health and wellness have become a top priority for our society. This is why the structure of…
Read MoreMulti-Generational Living Trends in the Home
By: Linda Kafka Multi-generational living has been a long-time reality for many families. For other families, however, it is a new normal. While multi-generational living was once only rooted in culture, it is now also a reaction to financial and health-based needs — among other circumstances. Over time, the idea of the nuclear family has…
Read MoreThe Healthy Home Guide: Wellness in the Home
By: Linda Kafka Our homes continue to play a pivotal role in our lives as we are spending increasingly more time in our personal space to help combat the spread of COVID-19. At this time, when our homes need to be our safe place, they are also becoming a space where we can often feel…
Read MoreColor your Clients Happy
By: Jennifer Pinto | June 6, 2018 On the surface, color psychology paints a pretty picture: Yellow makes us feel happy. Orange makes us feel energized. Green makes us feel calm. Sigh. If only life were that simple. We may roll our eyes at the absurdity of wearing rose-colored glasses as a means to deal,…
Read MoreModifying Staircases Inside and Outside the House an Important Aspect of Fall Prevention
By: Linda Kafka | Oct 20, 2020 Fall is a time of pumpkin-flavored everything, but the thick-skinned fruit (yes, fruit) is also ripe for use in home decor. How to pick the best ones? First, get thee to a pumpkin patch for a fresher and more interesting selection than what you’d find at a grocery…
Read MoreHidden Air Pollution in Our Home: The Importance of Ventilation
By: Linda Kafka | April 2021 Outdoor air has been regulated for years, but what about the indoor air pollutants that have been hiding in our homes for decades? Apart from the bathrooms, even the kitchens have been proved to contain these harmful particles. Cooking, cleaning, and other household activities are majorly generating significant levels…
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