Greenplan Construction, LLC

Design Elements for Active Aging

As the US population age's many homeowners, with a view towards "Aging in Place", are increasingly requesting greater accessibility with the home through wider hallways, fewer steps and single-floor design. They also want more flexible and less formal living spaces.

At the same time they want houses that are smaller, more functional, lower-maintenance and energy efficient. They also care about green design.

GPC town homes, while incorporating all of the above, also include:

• Three foot wide doors for universal access.
• Lever style door handles.
• 36" height vanities in baths.
• Single lever control faucets.
• Walk-in 5 foot showers with built-in seats.
• Comfort Height elongated toilets.
• Roll out shelves in kitchen.
• Rocker style wall switches.
• Easy to clean smooth top range/ovens.