BIDMC Update
KMA began working with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) – Boston’s premiere hospitals and health care providers – shortly after it learned that it was not in full [...]
Accessible, Affordable Micro-Housing: An Oxymoron?
“Micro-housing” is one of the biggest trends in multi-family housing today, particularly in Boston where the first units have now opened in the Innovation District. At the same time, the City and [...]
Accessible Egress – What You Need to Know
Architects need to know their clients’ plans for emergency egress for people with and without disabilities. Clients may opt to add ‘safe wait areas’ or additional interior or [...]
Larger Accessible Toilet Rooms
It is difficult to provide a fully accessible toilet room or stall when using the ADA Standard’s minimum dimensions. Trashbins, dispensers, and baby changing stations often reduce the [...]