Editor note… Happy New Year everyone. It’s been three years since my last blog and I did not want to publish just anything so I’m letting you in on my biggest project in People, Places & Things history. In the coming months you will have information on the next phase of PPT and it willContinue reading “Happy New Year – 2018”
Category Archives: Universal Design, Aging-In-Place
The hijacking of the profession called “architecture”…
Part 2 – Whose idea was it for us to do “free design consultation”? There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Milton Friedman Asking builders why they offer free design to potential clients is like reading the same book over and over again. Some will say that they do it because they have to,Continue reading “The hijacking of the profession called “architecture”…”
The hijacking of “architecture” – sidebar
Editors Note… Before I go further, I would like to say “Thank You” for all of the responses that I received on my last blog post. First off, as you all must know that the most talked about piece was the differences between license and non-license in residential architecture. I need to stress that theContinue reading “The hijacking of “architecture” – sidebar”
The hijacking of the profession called “architecture”…
Part 1 – Why can I not use the term “architect” but an IT person can? From the “duckdown.blogspot.com web site” Look up the term “architect” on CareerBuilder.com and here what you find…Click on “Narrow search” and you will find 110 IT entries that is using the term, out of 55 design topics, none ofContinue reading “The hijacking of the profession called “architecture”…”
New updates on “People, Places & Things LLC” web site. We’re gone…
As most of you know, the continual upgrades and updates within People, Places & Things LLC as a “unique home solution” is continuing, as we have divided our design business and home inspection business. As of now, the “home services” section is discontinued (gone) on this web site. However, any and all “Home Inspection, HomeContinue reading “New updates on “People, Places & Things LLC” web site. We’re gone…”
New updates on “People, Places & Things LLC” web site. We’re closing…
As most of you know, the continual upgrades and updates within People, Places & Things LLC as a “unique home solution” is continuing, as we have divided our design business and home inspection business. However, starting on October 15th, 2012, the “home services” section will be discontinued on this web site. Any “Home Inspection, HomeContinue reading “New updates on “People, Places & Things LLC” web site. We’re closing…”
Home Inspection Tips and Dips: Inspecting a foreclosure home – Location, Location, Location…
Home Inspection Tips and Dips: Inspecting a foreclosure home – Location, Location, Location….
Is your home “Aging-In-Place” ready?
Editors Note… Part 4 is the final in the series: “Is your home “Aging-In-Place” ready?” Please comment if you have any questions and comments and please enjoy the blog. Part 4 – Credit, credit and more credit When we started this case study, I’ve talk about staying in your home as a viable solution. DesignContinue reading “Is your home “Aging-In-Place” ready?”
Is your home “Aging-In-Place” ready?
Part 3 – Recommending a sound course of action Let’s review the previous case study: The client’s 1940’s suburban bungalow home has two bedrooms, an entryway and a porch on the east side of the home. The kitchen, dining and living room are on the west side of the home. There is only attic spaceContinue reading “Is your home “Aging-In-Place” ready?”
Is your home “Aging-In-Place” ready?
Part 2 – Inspecting your current environment As a “Design Professional”, it is much easier to design an Aging-In-Place (AIP) solution for a newly created design home. For instance, the first thing I have to find out from this client is how long he/she will be staying in their new home and then all IContinue reading “Is your home “Aging-In-Place” ready?”
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