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
The Quiet Sanctuary of Negative Space: Managing Brain Fog During October
October, with its crisp air and falling leaves, signals change. For many of us with chronic illness, however, it also heightens brain fog—a mental haze that clouds focus and drains energy. This experience can feel like a cluttered room, overwhelming and unmanageable. Here are some design solutions for the October Slide.
Sound Control
Why do I care about sound control in the house? And how can I mitigate it?