What is Universal Design? Simply, Universal Design is a practical approach that calls for products and environments to be equitable and accessible to all, regardless of age, size, or ability. On an emotional level, Universal Design follows very naturally from the most basic ideals: Opportunity for comfort and access for all. In millions of lives, […]
Over the years, society has gone through regular changes. There was a time when multiple generations lived under one roof, so the ages in the home could range from babies to seniors. As people moved to the suburbs and families became more nuclear, this changed. However, the trend is re-emerging as people move their aging […]
Making The Perfect Home Margy Dunn and her family were thrilled when they moved into their single-family home in Arlington, VA from the townhouse they had been living in. It meant more space, less stairs to manage and easier access around the house. But it still needed a few modifications to make the home perfect […]
Project adds convenience, light & living space A Seamless Addition: The three-level addition looks just like an original part of the house. Inside, it offers access to all three levels and also provides natural light and access to a newoutdoor living area. A Perfect Solution for Active Homeowners These Rockville, Maryland empty nesters are just […]
Maybe you’ve been thinking about this for years and now it’s finally time to get started. Or perhaps you just moved into a new home where you love the neighborhood and lot but knew that you would be doing major renovations before moving in to make the house perfect for you and your family. Either […]
Kelly Vogan, Sr. Project Development Consultant As a 3rd generation builder with over 30 years of business and remodeling experience, Kelly has worked his way up through the business from the ground up and draws upon his diverse experience to provide comprehensive project oversight and management. His commitment to quality and efficiency, depth of knowledge, […]
Building an addition is not as easy as it looks. Not that to most of us it probably looks all that easy! There are countless behind the scenes considerations that must be addressed before even thinking about the design and construction of the new space. Then there are the multiple design, materials, structural constraints and […]
As we reach retirement age, most of us prefer to stay at home. Housing challenges, such as affordability, physical accessibility, socialization and access to medical and other services can be challenging. Join Glickman President, Russ Glickman along with a panel of seasoned professionals who assist clients with these and other concerns. Click here to view […]
Glickman Design Improves Safety and Comfort Dream Goals It was all about making a safe and accessible master bathroom with beautiful design elements for this Arlington, VA condo owner. Being a walker and wheelchair user, space and ease of mobility were top priorities. The existing bathroom had a large tub and a shower with a […]
A floorplan redesign incorporates accessibility in the anticipation of single-level living Remodeled for Living As this Silver Spring family looked to make some updates to their home, their number one goal was to design with the future in mind. The current layout of the home relied on two-story living. A big part of the renovation […]