Seth A Leeb Architect

While many of us are fortunate to have the physical ability to move around the workplace with ease, the reality is that this isn’t the case for thousands of working professionals. In fact, 20% of Americans have a functional disability that affects their ability to walk, see, climb stairs, or hear audible alerts. Access to these buildings isn’t just about legal compliance, it’s about making a building truly functional and enjoyable for everyone who uses it. For this reason, it’s essential that designs for commercial buildings make accessibility a priority. Here are some great features to include, from a leading specialist in commercial  architecture in NJ . Outside the Building Accessibility starts outside your building with features that include designated parking spaces (additional width for maneuverability), ramp curb features with a slope of less than 1:20, bright lighting and clear, bold signage, and a wide main door that is opened automatically by sensors or a second...

A home is more than four walls and a roof – it’s a place where you get to express yourself by embodying it with features that make it stand out and look like it’s truly yours. Here are some of the most popular ways to  add touches of character to your house , from a leading home  architect in NJ . Window trim:  This is a detail that’s easy to add whether your home is in the design phase of being built or if you’ve already lived in it for years. Most modern homes built by developers don’t feature window trim, but there’s no reason not to do it yourself. It’s a simple way to add a neat window ledge for books and mementos and it’s affordable too – just make sure that it suits your  home’s architecture . Unusual flooring:  You may think that it’s lost underfoot, but flooring can make a real style impact in your home. With some time, effort and a budget, a new floor can revitalize an entire home and give it a brand-new atmosphere. Interesting and unusual floo...