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How design can make the world more accessible to everyone

The garden at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.

From my office overlooking Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in the Carnegie Mansion in New York City, I can see the daily flow of visitors from all walks of life entering our historic garden—a rare gem of enclosed green space in the city.

Advice for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Geri Taylor, who has Alzheimer’s, and her husband, Jim, in Connecticut

Alzheimer’s not only alters the lives of people with the disease but also the lives of those who care for them. The journey can be just as emotionally and physically demanding for caregivers, but that mental and physical stress is often overlooked because the focus is on the patient.

Architecture concepts can boost mental health

blue construction drawing rolled up

Do you or someone you know suffer from a mental illness? During National Public Health Week recently, we were reminded that most Americans do. Architects are rethinking how their building designs influence the health and well-being of people and are developing designs for mental health as well as for safety and physical wellness. By applying […]