Lifespan Design Studio, LLC is an architecture and interior design firm based in Lebanon, Ohio. As our name implies, we strive to apply principles of universal design in the planning, design, and renovation of buildings and spaces to make them functional and comfortable for people at all stages in the lifespan. We believe that architecture should enhance and never compromise the “quality of life.”
What can we do for you?
The majority of the homes, businesses, and institutions in our constructed environment are designed for an “average person” who never ages. Consequently, many of these places are far less welcoming and functional than they could be for those who don’t fit this rigid profile: young children, older adults, and people of all ages with temporary or permanent impairments. As 78 million members of the Baby Boom generation begin to experience the inevitable changes that come with advancing age, they are shedding unprecedented light on the shortcomings in this outdated approach to design. No portion of our public or private sector is exempt from the impact of the emerging incentive to design and retrofit for a more “user-friendly” and lifespan-practical environment.
Businesses are beginning to look for ways to attract, accommodate, and retain aging workers, clients, and customers.
Home owners and family caregivers are building and remodeling homes to allow “aging in place.”
Public and private institutions are more concerned than ever about accommodating everyone in their target population, and supporting the changing needs of their staff.
Lifespan Design Studio grew out of this emerging phenomenon in 2006, but our team members have actively pursued study, professional involvements, and project experience to enhance our understanding of aging-related design issues for more than two decades. Working directly with the client—or as consultants to other architects or builders—we offer a diverse menu of services, including architectural studies, assessments, planning, and design, for new construction and renovations.