From the KB-Resource Editorial Team Aging-in-place design is having a quiet design revolution. For years, the phrase “aging in place” might have conjured images of grab bars, ramps, medical equipment, and obvious accessibility modifications. But the most thoughtful approach to aging-friendly home design looks very different. The best features are often the ones you barely […]
From the KB-Resource Editorial Team If you’re a manufacturer in the kitchen, bath, or home products industry, here’s a question worth asking: Are you putting your brand in front of the people who actually influence product decisions? Not homeowners. Not casual browsers. We’re talking about architects, interior designers, specifiers, and other professionals who research products, […]
Promotions of Shirley K. Albritton and Eric Rawdon reinforce capabilities in engineering, construction, and resilience across the built environment. Washington, DC — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced two key leadership promotions that will expand the organization’s capabilities across Department of Defense programs, infrastructure, and resilience initiatives. NIBS has promoted Shirley K. Albritton, […]
Showers are a serious business, so Durasein has worked to build you the perfect kit of creative parts that forms a versatile, reliable and customizable shower system. Whether it’s a commercial gig, renovation or new build – they’ve got all of the components necessary to help you get the job done right, with nothing you don’t. […]
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) provides design and construction oversight for K–12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and state-leased facilities to ensure that they comply with all structural, accessibility, and fire and life safety codes. To promote consistent knowledge and application of the California Building Codes, as well as information for […]
The ability to rely on consistent water temperature, pressure and reach is essential for an enjoyable and relaxing shower experience. This applies even more to people with limited mobility, who do not always have the luxury of easily adjusting the shower head or controls. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 Standards for Accessible Design […]
Grab bars enable an individual to maintain balance, reduce fatigue while standing, rising, or maneuvering, or in some cases grabbing onto in case of a slip or fall. Caregivers can also use a grab bar to assist with patient transfer. The words “grab bar” are used multiple times in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible […]
Access to seating in the shower is critical for many people with limited mobility and can make the showering experience much more comfortable and stress-free. The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design details the requirements that designers must meet in order to make bathtub and shower seats ADA-compliant in Standard 610. […]
The shower is one of the most important places in the bathroom, but we do not often think about it until we need to use it. For people with limited mobility, showering in a poorly equipped bathroom can be a challenging, arduous task. Designing showers in accordance with the guidelines listed in the 2010 Americans […]