Deaf/Blind Educational Design Special Needs Design Housing

The Special Needs Studio provides people-centered housing design solutions for deaf, blind, autistic and other special needs residents.

Three common denominators must be addressed in designing special needs buildings. The first issue is psychological; creating spaces that are interesting. The second is maintenance; designing for spaces that will be heavily used. The third is social; designing spaces that foster interaction among residents and users.

Fostering interaction among residents is of primary importance. They often live alone and have a physical or mental impediment that may increase their sense of isolation. There is a critical need to create catalysts through the use of physical space so that they may encounter each other and thereby feel more a part of the world.

We work in community with our clients to help them achieve their objectives. Our collaborative process not only attracts clients, but also talented staff – people who know how to ask the right questions – and who enjoy working together to find the best answers.

We bring diverse personalities, abilities and insights to offer comprehensive housing planning and design services for deaf, blind, autistic and other special needs residents.