Category Archives: Universal Design

Isolation

Posted on October 28, 2016 by sputterpub

A hundred years ago, we lived among our relatives; extended family surrounded Mom and Dad when they were young. That had a dozen cousins – they could see resemblances in attitude and face. Inhabitants of tenements and farms, the aunts … Continue reading →

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On Dedicating Inclusive Housing

Posted on May 4, 2015 by sputterpub

Three moments of eternity shone forth the other day, like stars on moonless nights or glints on glass. I walked and turning north I saw the name I named as if in lights; and then I heard my name in … Continue reading →

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Retirement Living (An Amoral Fable)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by sputterpub

Goofus and Gallant are old now. They each had a different idea of when middle-age began and where the transition to old age would be, but by the time they were 64 they had to agree they were no longer … Continue reading →

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Concrete Thoughts

Posted on September 1, 2011 by sputterpub

I fell on the sidewalk on May 6 of this year. And I tripped and had a bad financial district stumble a year ago in February. I’ve learned about my mind and body as a result of those mishaps, but … Continue reading →

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Unified Theory of Fabrication

Posted on March 30, 2011 by sputterpub

     When I was around 50 I encountered Nader Khalili (electronically), and I fell deeply in admiration. I read about his idea for ceramic homes in the Middle East, and how when asked for ways to build on the moon, … Continue reading →

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On Closet Doors

Posted on March 23, 2011 by sputterpub

     Once I got into universal design (see the last few Wednesday posts), I never got out of it. I began to view housing, inside and out, big and small, as a new puzzle instead of a previously-solved issue. The … Continue reading →

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ArcAngle 3

Posted on March 16, 2011 by sputterpub

When I was in my early 50s, I thought often about how to house people, attractively, cozily, affordably, naturally. As described in the other posts in the “universal design” category, I found it gratifying to contemplate how to build with … Continue reading →

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ArcAngle 2

Posted on March 9, 2011 by sputterpub

  When I was 47, I helped established a nonprofit (Hearth, Feb 16) and dove into universal design. And once we got into University Neighborhood Apartments (UNA, Feb 17), I spent much time contemplating that structure. UNA was always a tight-space … Continue reading →

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ArcAngle 1

Posted on March 2, 2011 by sputterpub

  When I was around 50 I was immersed in Universal Design. As a result of working with Hearth and on UNA (Feb 16 and 17), I began contemplating what our homes require for us to live well: how we … Continue reading →

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Arcs and Angles

Posted on February 23, 2011 by sputterpub

     It’s really a lovely concept. I’m not going to drone about the six or seven principles of Universal Design – what is it with our species, that we seem to so like lists and acronyms? I’m going to try … Continue reading →

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