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October 2008
Easy Links for more information from the October issue

Germany Wants to Become the World Leader in Design for the Elderly (from page 5)
http://www.experientia.com/blog/germany-wants-to-become-world-leader-in-design-for-the-elderly/

Quality Mark: Excellent! Universal Design (from page 5)
http://www.idz.de/en/sites/1369.html

Universal Design 08 Awards (from page 5)
http://www.ifdesign.de/presse_detail_e.html?pmid=321



Housing Study as published in the Journal of the American Planning association (pdf)

 

July 2008

More Images from the Carlyle Suites Hotel, Washington, DC

Accessible bathroom features a curbless shower

Carlyle Suites Hotel: Accessible suite bathroom features a curbless shower.

Kitchen within the suite with appliances within reach range

Carlyle Suites Hotel: The kitchen features appliances within reach range.

The lobby ramp makes access to the elevators easy for all.

Carlyle Suites Hotel: The art deco inspired ramp in the lobby makes access easy for all.

The registration desk offers surfaces at a variety of heights.

Carlyle Suites Hotel: The dual height registration desk can accommodate a variety of preferences.

Guest room

Carlyle Suites Hotel: The accessible suites provide ample room for guests.

Rendering of the proposed exterior ramp for the Carlyle that was not approved by DC's  historic preservation board.

A rendering of the Carlyle's proposed exterior ramp that was not approved by DC historic preservation board.

Rendering of the side view of the rejected exterior ramp.

A rendering of the Carlyle's proposed exterior ramp that was not approved by DC historic preservation board.