A journal of lived experience with chronic pain, and how I am designing around it. Project Fresh Air documents the renovation of my personal home. In this renovation we are addressing the impact of climate change in Ottawa, Accessibility needs, and multi-generational living.
Start Here: Introduction
Update
A brief life update, and some thoughts on design research.
Outdoor Living
Why we added an outdoor living space instead of just extending the house. Creating a natural sanctuary in the middle of the city.
Accessible Entrance
Why add a ramp entrance to our home? How did we do it?
Sound Control
Why do I care about sound control in the house? And how can I mitigate it?
Climate Adaptation and “Outsulation”
Why we stripped our siding and re-built the whole exterior.
Micro-Extension, Massive Impact
The incredible impact of a 35 square foot micro-extension for accessibility.
Why I hired an Architect.
Why does someone trained in construction drawings hire someone. Teamwork is crucial!
The Sunken Patio
Dialects of Invisible Disabilty
The language of invisible disability. What is a flare? brain fog? Why are we told to pace? How can pacing impact my day?
Two Big Changes (and many little ones)
The beginning of demolition - Accessible stairs and other moves.
What is ‘Project Fresh Air’?
