How Architecture Can Create Dignity for All [TED Video]

John Cary on stage, bright red TED letters behind him

This weekend my husband and I visited a new restaurant in our town. We were excited to have breakfast there; the restaurant had been under construction for at least six months.

But when we walked through the double door entrance, I immediately had a negative impression about the restaurant.

Why? Continue reading How Architecture Can Create Dignity for All [TED Video]

Photo of the Week: Historic Trinity Lutheran Church During Advent

Beautiful stained glass window, arched ceiling, and Christmas banners hanging from the balcony

When the sun shines through the stained glass windows at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church near Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan, the walls almost seem to glow from the sunlight.

This morning, I attended service at the church to hear the special cantata sung by their choir for the first Sunday of Advent. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Historic Trinity Lutheran Church During Advent

Architecture & Accessibility

sweeping waves of silver metal form the galleries of the Zentrum Paul Klee museum

The history of the wheelchair dates back to 300 BC in China, where records show wheelbarrow type furniture was used to assist people with disabilities.

It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the ramped curb became widespread in the United States.

Getting there wasn’t easy. Continue reading Architecture & Accessibility