Pasadena Firm Takes Livable Communities Award
Pasadena Firm Takes Livable Communities Award
In a state with 38 million people, livability becomes critical—especially as people age. AARP projects California’s 65-plus population will double by 2030.
This year’s honorees include Pasadena-based . The owners of the California home asked interior designer of Mannigan Design Inc. to adapt the spaces so they could age comfortably in place there after they retired.
“As the Boomers begin turning 65 this month, this first generation to grow up in the suburbs is looking to update their homes to be more comfortable or find that just-right place that keeps them close to family and friends,” said David Shotwell, AARP’s Senior Director for Livable Communities. “These winning homes and communities demonstrate the universal appeal of great style and comfortable design for people of all ages.”
– Livable Communities Award Winner - Remodeler (Major Space)
This remodeled home integrates nature and the surrounding environment into the design and leverages a number of high-tech products and features, creating a significantly revitalized and inviting space for all and for the owners to use in their retirement years.
The residence was purchased by the owners as a future home to spend their retirement. The home incorporates aging in place, universal design and was renovated to show how a universally designed home is virtually indistinguishable from a non-accessible home.
Remodeled features include a modified courtyard and atrium to have level transitions to promote an outdoor lifestyle, all the way to the raised bed planters; a pull out hot-shelf directly adjacent to oven allows side-transfer of hot food from oven; braced walls floor to ceiling in the bathroom with backing for future grab bars at flexible locations; motion sensor lighting in closet for greater visibility; and heated limestone honed floors for slip resistance and comfort underfoot
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Pasadena Firm Takes Livable Communities Award
AARP and The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the 2010 Livable Communities Awards winners at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando. The annual awards program honors builders, developers, remodelers and architects, and highlights their winning projects as models of livability and universal design.In a state with 38 million people, livability becomes critical—especially as people age. AARP projects California’s 65-plus population will double by 2030.
This year’s honorees include Pasadena-based . The owners of the California home asked interior designer of Mannigan Design Inc. to adapt the spaces so they could age comfortably in place there after they retired.
“As the Boomers begin turning 65 this month, this first generation to grow up in the suburbs is looking to update their homes to be more comfortable or find that just-right place that keeps them close to family and friends,” said David Shotwell, AARP’s Senior Director for Livable Communities. “These winning homes and communities demonstrate the universal appeal of great style and comfortable design for people of all ages.”
– Livable Communities Award Winner - Remodeler (Major Space)
This remodeled home integrates nature and the surrounding environment into the design and leverages a number of high-tech products and features, creating a significantly revitalized and inviting space for all and for the owners to use in their retirement years.
The residence was purchased by the owners as a future home to spend their retirement. The home incorporates aging in place, universal design and was renovated to show how a universally designed home is virtually indistinguishable from a non-accessible home.
Remodeled features include a modified courtyard and atrium to have level transitions to promote an outdoor lifestyle, all the way to the raised bed planters; a pull out hot-shelf directly adjacent to oven allows side-transfer of hot food from oven; braced walls floor to ceiling in the bathroom with backing for future grab bars at flexible locations; motion sensor lighting in closet for greater visibility; and heated limestone honed floors for slip resistance and comfort underfoot
Find stories, photos and videos of other winners.
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