Time was measured by nature until late 13th century when mechanisms began to successfully measure time. Since then time has marched forward measuring shorted intervals and with greater accuracy. The impact on design is a shift from doing it right to doing in on time. How do we return to...
Living Large In The 70’s by Konrad Kaletsch
Topics: Information, Video Links
Stumble into your 70’s and hope for the best? Not a winning formula. You can plan for your 70’s as easily as you plan for a vacation. This video helps you get started. Recorded June 2009....
Tags: aging, Konrad Kaletsch
A Boomer Legacy by Konrad Kaletsch
Topics: Information, Video Links
Baby Boomers have impacted American and global history by sheer force of their numbers creating many lasting legacies. There is one more to go – how to age. Recorded February 2010....
Tom Brokaw Reports: Boomers
Topics: Information, Television & Film
Tom Brokaw reports on the epic journey of history’s most influential generation and its influence on life, culture and politics in the U.S. (Original air date, March 4, 2010)...
POV’s Freedom Machines
Topics: Information, Television & Film
“Freedom Machines takes a new look at disability through the lens of assistive technology. The experiences of a group of unforgettable people let us re-examine ideas about ability and disability grounded in our culture and attitudes. Engineers, designers and users challenge barriers inherent in our built environments, and reveal the...
AIP At Home (age-in-place)
Topics: Information, Magazines: Print & Online
“We hope AIPatHome.com is helpful to people who are considering new lifestyle choices that will help them safely and creatively remain in their home. Our mission is also to support a wide range of age in place professionals in their critical work to help the people we care for and...
Book List by Adaptive Environments
Topics: Book List: Consumer, Information
Institute for Human Centered Design’s (formerly Adaptive Environments) bibliography on universal design topics; includes books, newsletters, journals, audio-visual and web sites. Very comprehensive....
“The Universal Design File”
Topics: Book List: Consumer, Information
Designing for People of All Ages and Abilities. It discusses the history of universal design and provides excellent illustrations of each principle. Seven in-depth case studies are profiled. This book was the first comprehensive look at the concept and application of universal design in products and the built environment. By...
Universal Design Renovations
A unique perspective as one family journals the creation of their universally designed home....