Looking at two different views of this same home (this photo and next), we can see how the grading from the garage area allows step free access to the first floor from the driveway. This approach resulted in a height difference from driveway to front porch of only a few inches. While creating at...

Looking at two different views of this same home (this photo and previous), we can see how the grading from the garage area allows step free access to the first floor from the driveway. This approach resulted in a height difference from driveway to front porch of only a few inches. While creating...

These close–up images of the front porch show the step free, covered route of travel from the driveway to the porch up to the the front door. The porch is at the same level as the first floor, requiring no step-up when passing through the front door. A covered entry means that people can stay cool...

This image shows how both stairs and a gentle sloping pathway can both be integrated in the route of travel into a BLD™ home. This gives people a choice of either route: one using stairs and one using a pathway that doesn’t require the use of stairs. The home has a porch with roof, which both keeps...

These two images show close up views of the steps and a switchback pathway to the porch of the BLD home.

A kitchen such as this provides a typical appearance with a few subtle convenience features: stove top with spigot for filling pots with water; a lower counter with knee space for shorter helpers or those who chose to sit while working; ample width between cabinet faces to accommodate a crowd; wall...

Front loading, front controlled clothes washers and dryers reduce lifting and reaching for a lot of users, while creating storage (above or below) or work space on top. These appliances add great flexibility by allowing installation on platforms of any height, accommodating short or tall persons...

This large tiled shower features a built-in bench with an adjacent tub. The hand held shower has on/off switch in the handle.