kitchen + bath business webinar
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On September 24, I participated in Kitchen + Bath Business Magazine\'s webinar on Universal Design and Aging in Place. These slides represent my component of the program.TRANSCRIPT
UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND AGING IN PLACE:
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS
Jamie Goldberg Kitchen and Bath Design, LLC
www.jgkitchens.com
DEFINITIONS & DISTINCTIONS
• Universal Design: Creating a space that can accommodate users of all ages and abilities.
• Visitable: Creating a space that can accommodate the needs of a visitor with mobility challenges.
• Aging in Place Design: Creating a space that can help offset the common conditions associated with aging and keep its occupants safe and productive in their own homes.
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
What you should know now• Obesity trends could require more design
customization.• Newer-model wheelchairs – built to accommodate
larger users and offer more features – may require wider doorways and turn radius allowances.
• Current design guidelines don’t factor in the needs of caregivers assisting the elderly or disabled.
• The Veterans Administration has grants available for combat-induced injury accommodations.
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
VISITABLE DESIGN
What you should know now• Returning soldiers with combat-related injuries will
require that more homes be adapted for visitability.• In cases of soldiers returning to relatives’ homes,
there could be VA grants available for remodeling.• Aging U.S. demographics could also impact
increasing need for visitability accommodations.• Recession-driven household consolidations could
increase need for visitability accommodations.
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
AGING-IN-PLACE DESIGN
What you should know now• Likeliest to be largest of the three trends,
based on population size and trends.• Peter Pan Syndrome dominates – avoid the
“A” word. • Most style-conscious: Resort spa vs. rehab
hospital room.• Broadest spectrum and least predictable
design considerations.
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
AGING-IN-PLACE DESIGN
What you should consider now• Current design trends – e.g., zoned kitchens,
spa baths – work well for AIP design.• Tech trends can benefit AIP projects.• Indoor air quality “green” trends lend
themselves well to AIP.• Water/energy-saving “green” trends also play
well for aging Woodstock generation and fixed-income retirees.
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
AGING-IN-PLACE DESIGN OFFSETS
Common aging issues design can help offset:• Reduced vision• Fatigue• Memory loss• Arthritis and other joint stiffness• Hearing loss• Balance issues• Respiratory challenges
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
AIP AND CURRENT KITCHEN DESIGN
TRENDS• Point-of-use
appliances reduce steps and fatigue.
• Appliances mounted directly below countertops assist in balance offsets.
• Zoned kitchens also offer memory assistance – easier to find task-related items.
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
Fisher & Paykel CoolDrawer
AIP AND CURRENT KITCHEN DESIGN
TRENDS• Storage accessories
offset flexibility loss.• Accessories can also
increase base cabinet capacity – ideal for open plans with fewer wall units.
• Eliminating wall cabinets assists the hearing-impaired.
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
Kraftmaid’s Harmony Storage Solution – Easy Reach Wood Lazy
Susan
AIP AND CURRENT KITCHEN DESIGN
TRENDS• Technology
advances can help offset aging issues.
• For your consideration:>LG French Door Fridge >Miele’s RemoteVision>Gaggenau Lift Oven>Induction cooktops>Vent hoods with remote controls
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
LG’s LMX28987ST with auto open/close freezer drawers
AIP AND CURRENT KITCHEN DESIGN
TRENDS• Healthier “green”
products can help those with immunity issues or respiratory conditions.
• For your consideration:>Marmoleum or Linoleum floors >Low or no VOC paints>Formaldehyde-free cabinets with low/no VOC finishes>GreenSeal.org as resource
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
Marmoleum Flooring by Forbo
AIP AND CURRENT BATH DESIGN TRENDS
• Spa style incorporates the following AIP-friendly design components:>Large zero-entry showers>Shower benches>Multi-function shower heads >Rough-textured floors>Enhanced lighting>Cooler capability
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
JG Kitchens master bath project
AGING IN PLACEBATH DESIGN TIPS
• Also consider the following:>Double door, dual swing bathroom entries>Comfort-height commode>Quiet, auto-sensor vent >High contrast between cabinet/top/wall colors>Hand-held shower for tubs>Coordinating designer grab bars
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
Safety Tubs® walk-in bath tub
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• National Kitchen & Bath Association• National Association of Home Builders• National Association of the Remodeling
Industry• BobVila.com• Aging in Place.com• JG hand-outs on site• Our esteemed sponsor’s site:
SafetyTubs.com
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
QUESTIONS, ANYONE?
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com
MY CONTACT INFORMATION
• E-mail: [email protected]• Phone: (813) 810-0467• Web Site: jgkitchens.com • Design Blog: jgkitchens.blogspot.com• Twitter: twitter.com/JTGoldberg• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jgkitchens• Mail/ 19046 Bruce B. Downs
Fedex/ Boulevard, No. 93 DeliveriesTampa, FL 33647
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS © 2009 www.jgkitchens.com