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.
A discussion with Margot McWhirter
In conversation with Margot McWhirter, Occupational Therapist and founder of Inclusive Aging, we explore how empathy, lighting, and thoughtful design shape our ability to age in place. From understanding the psychology of shadows to creating spaces that adapt with us, this post uncovers how occupational therapy and design intersect to build environments that truly support independence and well-being.
Recognition of Lighting Excellence
An award for lighting excellence!