At AR, we always, no matter what stage in life our clients are at, introduce the conversation of “Aging in Place”, or as we like to call it “Design for Living” (which we feel has a more positive connotation).  This means thinking about how your living space will effectively serve you throughout your lifetime, no matter what life may throw at you.  In our clients Steve and Lauren’s new custom sustainable home, seeking USGBC LEED® for Homes certification, we thoughtfully designed a “FutureReady” vertical circulation solution.  What are currently a series of vertically aligned storage closets can, if the need should arise, be easily converted into an elevator shaft by removing the pre-designed removable floor framing, thus giving our clients full access to all floors of their home forever.  Smart!