Re-designing the American Home - Creating Inclusive Family Spaces

Discover innovative approaches to inclusive family spaces in this TEDx Talk by visionary architect Nathan Blanding. Explore how to transcend traditional home design and create living spaces that cater to the diverse needs of every family member. Learn about design principles that break down barriers and transform American homes into places of unity and inclusivity. Follow Blanding's journey from building treehouses and decks in high school to designing children's museum exhibits, constructing a bed and breakfast, and developing carbon-positive homes. Gain insights into energy-efficient home design, retrofitting, and architectural pole-mounted solar solutions. Delve into Blanding's experiences working on notable projects like the Rialto Theatre rebuild, Northern Hotel renovation, and Yellowstone General Stores improvements. Understand how his passion for carpentry and architectural expertise converge to reshape the concept of modern American homes.