What a great contribution, Sarah Gregory is making to the American Society?
Rightly so !!!
Between Aging, Obesity and Invisible Disabilities, we are headed in a direction that is going to impact all of us.
As a matter of fact, there is substantiated data to prove that built environment accessibility i.e., indoor and outdoor, shall be a big issue.
Due to sealed environment, IEQ and IAQ is a horrific issue due allergens, Off gassing VOC, Bacterial and Domestic Water contamination.
Our indoors are actually 2.5-3 times more toxic than outdoors and hence really not accessible.
Just today, GSA announced a design competition on Universal Design/UD for architecture students in the USA.
I was a sponsor of UD resolution at AIA'08 and which was adopted by the delegates.
As an architect, I work on projects to bring optimal accessibility.
Yet, I find comfort in thinking that mankind has genius to address these issues i.e., perhaps thru advances in digital, science and healthcare.
Kudos to you, Sarah.
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Ramesh Gulatee
LifeCare Design Studio
Lincolnshire IL
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