Integrating Architecture and Technology

Exterior/ Entryway

• A flat level hard surface for parking and unloading which is accessible to front entrance.
• A spacious covered entryway, in case of bad weather.
• Slip resistant coating on porch deck.
• No threshold at door to trip or rollover.

Media Room

• Entertainment center has high kick plates to allow for wheelchair users to get closer to cabinets.
• Powered windows can be opened manually or by remote control.
• Large coffee table can be raised to dining height by remote control.
• Telephone automatically calls operator with a push of a remote button.

Kitchen

• Multi level work surfaces to accommodate different stature people and those who work sitting.
• Work surfaces are built in drawers at convenient locations, for example, under the microwave oven and on both sides of the refrigerator.
• Motorized cabinets to bring top shelves to accessible height.
• Motorized cook top accommodates wheelchair user and individuals who prefer to sit while cooking.
• Mechanical device used to bring shelves lower and closer to user.
• Logical mapping of controls on cook tops.
• Kitchen appliances are overlaid with Braille.
• Telephone features hearing aid compatible adjustments.
• Refrigerator with doors that open 180 degrees.
• Kitchen has door to outside for convenience of bringing in supplies and emergency exit.

Bedroom

• Security panel on wall permits user to set security bedside.
• Large roll in closet with wide door.
• All closet doors have light switches built in so lights automatically turn on when opened.
• Remote controlled hands free telephone can auto dial or auto answer by remote.
• Full spectrum lighting for those who suffer from seasonal affective disorders.
• Emergency exit to outside is provided in case of emergency.
• Remote controlled motorized draperies.
• Access to laundry room which includes an accessible clothes processor, that will wash and dry clothes in one machine.

Bathroom

• Toilet area has room for wheelchair user.
• The bathroom is entered through a wide pocket door.
• The room is tiled with a matte finished slip resistant product.
• Accessible shower has adequate space for wheelchair user and includes a built in bench.
• Attractive grab bars surround the room.
• Toilet has an advanced intimate personal cleansing attachment.
• Supplement space heater built into wall.
• Shower includes push button plumbing.
• The vanity has accessible plumbing with convenient electrical outlets.

Study

• Large workstation allows space for special equipment and wheelchair users.
• Voice control of lighting, entertainment system, computer and telephone.
• Room wired for motorized draperies and blinds.
• Workstation is situated to take advantage of outside view and front entrance.
• Window is opened or closed with a convenient accessible mechanical device.