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The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities Paperback - 2012 - 1st Edition

by Deborah Pierce

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A guide that goes beyond ramps and grab-bars to help aging boomers, or those faced with disabilities, accomplish home accessibility on a deeper level. With a focus on closing the gap between home and homeowner, Pierce leads readers through the steps of universal design.

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The definitive guide to Universal Design. Create beautiful, comfortable, and functional spaces that are safe and accommodating for every person, regardless of age, ability, or life stage.

A truly great home is one that adapts as life changes. The Accessible Home moves beyond basic compliance to embrace Universal Design--a philosophy that results in seamless spaces easier to navigate and more enjoyable for everyone.

This comprehensive resource is essential for anyone planning a renovation, building a new home, or committed to allowing loved ones to comfortably "age in place."

This book provides the practical, detailed guidance necessary to make your home function efficiently for maximum independence. It covers:

  • Whole-House Mobility: Expert strategies for optimizing layouts, floor transitions, and circulation paths, including essential information on ramp placement, stair lifts, and appropriate door widths.
  • Key Room Functionality: Detailed plans for creating truly accessible kitchens and bathrooms, including specialized fixtures, adjustable-height counters, roll-in showers, and easy-access storage solutions.
  • Aesthetic Integration: Techniques for incorporating necessary features--such as grab bars, accessible hardware, and lighting controls--so they blend beautifully and enhance the overall design of your home.
  • Long-Term Value: Guidance on smart home technology integration and making cost-effective choices that ensure your home provides lasting independence and adaptability.


This is the essential resource for architects, designers, builders, and homeowners committed to building a safe, stylish environment that lasts as long as you plan to live in it.

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  • Title The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities
  • Author Deborah Pierce
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Taunton Press, Newtown, Connecticut
  • Publication date 2012-10-23
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9781600854910 / 1600854915
  • Weight 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.5 in (27.18 x 21.34 x 1.27 cm)
  • Category Home Improvement / Construction
  • Library of Congress subjects Universal design, HOUSE & HOME / Remodeling & Renovation
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2012029176
  • Dewey Decimal Code 728.087

About the author

Deborah Pierce, AIA, is an award-winning architect, author, and recognized authority on Universal Design and residential accessibility. Her work is dedicated to creating beautiful, highly functional, and adaptable homes that meet the needs of people across all ages and abilities.

  • Architectural Expertise: A principal architect based in Newton, Massachusetts, Pierce specializes in residential design and renovation, with a particular focus on helping clients successfully "age in place." She is known for her innovative approach to seamlessly integrating accessibility features into stylish, non-institutional-looking homes.
  • Literary Authority: She is the celebrated author of the comprehensive guide, The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities, which serves as a definitive resource for homeowners, designers, and builders seeking practical, detailed solutions for barrier-free living.
  • Media and Education: Her expertise and projects have been featured in numerous publications, including The Boston Globe and Fine Homebuilding. She is a champion of the philosophy that good design must be inclusive design, adding value, safety, and independence to any residence.


Through her practice and her writing, Deborah Pierce empowers individuals and families to take control of their environment, ensuring their homes can comfortably evolve with their needs over time.

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