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Charmaine ’ s design expertise was also used on Antigua ’ s first speech and language therapy clinic , a project which was very dear to her . Center for the Holistic Advancement of Therapeutic Services ( CHATS ) is a happy , colourful yet calming space .
As Charmaine and her husband consult on new projects , universal design is an integral part of each conversation . Young couples are encouraged to think twenty or thirty years ahead . “ A parent may move in ,” Charmaine says “ because that ' s happening a lot now . Younger people who are building homes have to think about their parents , as it is becoming more common to have multi-generational homes which means that you ' re not only designing for the young client but you ’ re also designing for the client ’ s parents and children .” Charmaine is heartened that nine out of ten times their advice is accepted which “ is good because it ' s an expensive task to have to redo a house just to make it easier to live in .”
If you live in a place where the outdoors can be blended into your living space , give it a try . Let nature speak in your ‘ outside room ’ and think of accessibility .