9,897+
people in the U.S. turn 65 each day. By 2050, 88 million will be elderly.
26%
of adults in america – more than 1 in 4 – are living with a disability
0.15%
of U.S. housing units are universally accessible
the adaptable house project is working to reshape this narrative
Our team conducted human-centered research to identify key challenges among aging individuals with mobility limitations and designed potential features for adaptable kitchens and bathrooms.
what is adaptable design?
we used our research to define this approach to design and outlined principles and guidelines for broader use
It goes beyond “accessible”
It is grounded in the functional principles of universal design
It couples an emphasis on the social and psychological aspects of design with the notion that users’ abilities are varied and dynamic
our approach
we are a team of Masters students at the University of Washington Department of Human Centered Design + Engineering who partnered with sponsor Mary Meyer for our capstone project.
learn more about our approach