THE MARSHALL WILDFIRE
It was the greatest single loss of property in the history of Colorado. On Dec. 30, 2021 for six hours, flames swept across 6,000 acres in Louisville, Superior, and Boulder county. The fire destroyed 1,084 homes and left 1,100 more with significant damage. Many of these homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s and lacked fire-hardening designs.
Louie and Judy Delaware’s home the day after the Marshall Wildfire.
A Family Home Destroyed
For 20 years, Louie and Judy Delaware raised their family in a quiet Louisville, Colo. neighborhood. When the fire alert sounded, they had 20 minutes to leave with nothing but a few items of clothing, medications, computers, and their three dogs.
When they returned, There was almost nothing left.
A Chance to Rebuild With a Purpose
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Features of a Living In Place Institute™ Idea Home
ACCESSIBLE
ACCESSIBLE
ACCESSIBLE
The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
HEALTHY
ACCESSIBLE
ACCESSIBLE
Use of products and designs that improve and maintain human wellness.
SAFE
ACCESSIBLE
SECURE
Eliminate hazards and barriers.
SECURE
FUNCTIONAL
SECURE
Make the home safe from others who wish to do harm.
BEAUTIFUL
FUNCTIONAL
FUNCTIONAL
This is in the eye of the beholder as to what they desire for designs and products.
FUNCTIONAL
FUNCTIONAL
FUNCTIONAL
Designed to be practical, useful and easy to use.
CONNECTED ENVIRONMENTS
CONNECTED ENVIRONMENTS
CONNECTED ENVIRONMENTS
How individuals interact with family, friends and the home, along with the use of smart technology in the home.