Equal by Design

Equal by Design Equal by Design is a social enterprise and multi-modal design practice founded on the shared belief in design’s responsibility to function as advocacy.

Established in 2016 by Alison Grittner and Jessica Cullen, Equal by Design is a multimodal design practice whose fundamental tenet is the belief in design’s capacity to function as advocacy. Through design we endeavour to provide access and opportunity to a level field of play, be it through a renovation that adapts a home to meet an individual's unique physical abilities, or the design of a platf

orm through which underrepresented groups in the design and construction field can increase exposure to clients and economies. Although we’ve trained as architects, we maintain that the “design thinking”* skills developed in our architectural education combined with diverse real world experiences effectively transcend disciplinary boundaries. Therefore, we actively enhance our practice through research and development including but not limited to the built form. Equal by Design’s services include design for aging in place, universal/adaptable/barrier-free design for persons with disabilities (commercial, residential, new-build and renovations), full-service residential design, as well as research and advocacy.

12/05/2017

More than 1/2 of all elderly people go nearly a week without talking to anyone.

11/29/2017
10/05/2017

When Sam Williams, a 23-year-old with a developmental disability, needed a job, he looked to his older brother Luke for inspiration.

Interesting read...
09/03/2017

Interesting read...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 22 seconds

08/24/2017
08/14/2017

Beautiful!

08/12/2017

Can't teach an old... yes you can!

08/12/2017

..that looks on tempests and is never shaken.

08/09/2017
Co-housing creates community.
07/24/2017

Co-housing creates community.

"Cohousing" is an age-old antidote to isolation.

07/24/2017
Beauty.
07/24/2017

Beauty.

"Our q***r elders are rarely on screen, and less so if they are of color."

More evidence to suggest that an active lifestyle prevents dementia.
07/20/2017

More evidence to suggest that an active lifestyle prevents dementia.

Scientists attribute hearing loss, obesity, smoking and failure to complete secondary education to memory loss.

07/18/2017

Not really a laughing matter, but a good laugh nevertheless!

07/01/2017

The goal of Kassow and his team is to break down the barriers to mobility and activity that so many senior citizens face.

06/27/2017

These projects embrace their mission with unconventional flair, balancing color and playful forms with a sense of dignity

06/25/2017

Innovative MIT startup Ori Systems has partnered with local developer Bosa Properties to transform small apartment living in Vancouver.

06/24/2017
06/21/2017

This publication, resulting from a Seniors' Housing Survey, provides a description and analysis of the seniors' housing market in Canada, including vacancy rates, rents, and universe data.

Fun for all!!
06/16/2017

Fun for all!!

A park of inclusion.

05/05/2017

A massive shift of global capital investment has left homes empty and people homeless, argues Leilani Farha, UN special rapporteur for housing

04/01/2017

LGBT seniors face bullying by peers in homes: advocate

03/25/2017

Most LGBTQ older adults—as compared to younger generations—grew up in a time of crippling discrimination.

03/14/2017
02/23/2017

Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy -- and these years aren't just a footnote.

Boom
02/09/2017

Boom

Unequal pay, the glass ceiling, bullying, sexism and long hours are leading to women quitting architecture. Good news: you can change this, says Christine Murray

02/03/2017

Wise words.

02/03/2017

The “Say It Loud” exhibition at the Center for Architecture celebrates the creative work of distinguished black members of NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects)

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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