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Books: Housing


New Sign Accessible Home Design: Architectural Solutions for the Wheelchair User

This is a book by Thomas D. Davies Jr. and Carol Peredo Lopez provides information on Undertaking a Construction Project, Entering Your Home, Adding Elevators or lifts, Making your Kitchen Accessible, Planning Accessible Bathrooms, Plumbing Fixtures for your Bathroom, Selecting and Installing Grab Bars, Windows for your Project, and Outdoor Rooms and Paths. There is information on Financing your project.

New Sign Accessible Housing by Design: Universal Design Principles in Practice

This is a book by Steven Winter Associates provides practical universal design and ideas for accessible living, including basic accessibility features, security or communication systems, easily traversed floors, remote control features, variable height counters, accessible work surfaces, hearing impairment aids, accessible bathing, and visual impairment aids.

New Sign Universal Design for the Home: Great Looking, Great Living Design for All Ages, Abilities, and Circumstances

This is a book by Wendy A. Jordan provides information on the advantage of and planning for Universal Design, Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Indoor /Outdoor Living.

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