A journal of lived experience with chronic pain, and how I am designing around it. Project Fresh Air documents the renovation of my personal home. In this renovation we are addressing the impact of climate change in Ottawa, Accessibility needs, and multi-generational living.
Start Here: Introduction
Why Evaluation Comes Before Renovation
Why evaluate a home before renovating? In this post, I explain what the Adaptive Home Certification adds to my work, how interview-led home evaluations differ from generic aging-in-place advice, and why this approach creates clearer, more supportive renovation outcomes.
Outdoor Living
Why we added an outdoor living space instead of just extending the house. Creating a natural sanctuary in the middle of the city.
This Stinks.
A sewer collapse was not what we needed…
Micro-Extension, Massive Impact
The incredible impact of a 35 square foot micro-extension for accessibility.
Why I hired an Architect.
Why does someone trained in construction drawings hire someone. Teamwork is crucial!
The Sunken Patio
Project Progress
Progress so far, including photos of some of the concerning holes we found in our walls!
Demolition
Demolition begins, and so much is uncovered!
Two Big Changes (and many little ones)
The beginning of demolition - Accessible stairs and other moves.
