Barrier-Free Residential Design Book

With the passage of the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),nearly every aspect of architectural design has come under closer scrutiny for barrier-free access. This comprehensive new resource not only explains all applications of ADA guidelines as they relate to residential barrier-free design,but also answers virtually every question on identifying and removing barriers. Architects and designers will take an illuminating walk-through of an imaginary home,with an eye toward recognizing and removing typical obstacles to create freedom of access. From the driveway to the patio,from the bedroom to the bathroom,the book is packed with guidelines on how to work with the new dimensional requirements. Plus-convenient checklists and surveys quickly point out where barriers exist in renovations and new construction. For easy-to-follow tips and techniques on designing safe,comfortable residences that meet new ADA requirements-but do not compromise the inherent beatuy of design-Barrier-Free Residential Design is the complete professional sourcebook.