How will we design bathrooms after the covid-19 emergency?
Unfortunately, the Covid-19 epidemic has revealed all the weaknesses of people’s frequent contact places, regarding the spread of viruses and bacteria; this leads us to an important consideration on the use of spaces in our homes and in high-attendance locations.
What do we actually mean with the formula “design for all” ? – the designer Francesco Rodighiero will let us know
In the last few years, the subject of the accessible project, not only regarding public and private buildings and spaces, but also products and services, has been summarized with the new formula “Design for All”, which is sometimes also called “Inclusive Design” or “Universal Design”, mainly referred to institutions or businesses that can imagine projects which may be benefitted by the greatest number of people, regardless of age or motor skills.
Renewed the reconstructing bonus in 2020
The budget law, approved by the Government shortly before the end of the year, provided a full package of incentives and deductions for taxpayers, including the extension of the significant “Bonus Ristrutturazioni” (“Reconstructing bonus”) addressed also to all the works that have to be carried out until the 31st December 2020.
Tax benefits for bathroom’s renovation
If you are thinking about renovating your bathroom, you should know that you may benefit from a large facilitation: a 50% PIT (in Italian IRPEF) deduction of the incurred cost, up to a maximum of EUR 96.000 of the total amount.
Designing an assisted bathroom: what to pay attention to
Many might think that the bathroom plays a marginal role in the “home system”; the bathroom is actually a room with an essential role in everyday life: an unsuitable bathroom generates discomfort and difficulties in movements to elderly and disabled people...
Shower provided with a seat, a safety aid for elderly and disabled people
What the majority of people may consider as time for his own relax, those who suffer from reduced motor capacity may see this moment as a relevant obstacle. We are talking about taking a shower and taking care of its own person.
