Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
Tracks through the shrubbery that borders a newly constructed bus/taxi rotary in front of a suburban Tokyo train station illustrate the willingness of weary commuters to mold the organic infrastructure of their neighbourhoods for a quicker path to bath and … Continue reading
A packing strap tied to the railing and looped around the doorknob helps a tired and irritated mother with getting her groceries inside and enabling her muddy kids to undress before setting foot the cramped entrance. It also acts as … Continue reading
Easy-access step created with breeze block and concrete. Aging societies need to think about and experiment with ways to adapt their residences for deteriorating bodies. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)