Labor of Love: A father designs an accessible, energy-efficient home for his quadriplegic daughter
Date
8-2017
Volume Number
64
Pages
43-45
Abstract
Father John Gordon became an expert in accessible design after his daughter Jessica Russell was paralyzed in a car accident. John custom built the energy efficient home which he designed in Portland's Oakdale neighborhood to enable ease of access and functionality. [Images]
Subjects
Home, Dooryard, Living the Maine Life, Victorians, Portland, Oakdale neighborhood, solar, net-zero energy, accessibility, functionality, quadriplegic, Todd Russell, Jessica Russell, John Gordon, architect, builder, wheelchair, handicapped living, roof deck, lift
Recommended Citation
Donnelly, Sara Anne and Kuzia, Jared Photographer, "Labor of Love: A father designs an accessible, energy-efficient home for his quadriplegic daughter" (2017). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 4839.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/4839