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.
Sound Control
Why do I care about sound control in the house? And how can I mitigate it?
Why I hired an Architect.
Why does someone trained in construction drawings hire someone. Teamwork is crucial!
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!
