We are excited to welcome Ms. Rachel Placid, a fellow member of the Gator Nation to the FLA team! Regarding the way persons with mobility and neurological challenges engage the built environment Ms. Placid a registered nurse with experience caring for specialized populations, holds a robust academic understanding and real world expertise in this area of study. At FLA, an architectural practice in a community with an average age of 65, seamless integration of the principles of Universal Design is an important organizing framework used by our design team to analyse all decisions. Additionally, it has been an acute topic of interest to Principal Architect Mrs. Orion throughout the entirety of her career. FLA is thrilled to be able to integrate Ms. Placid's talents and expertise as we work towards the development of the gold 'Neapolitan' standard for the integration of Universal Design principles into the custom residential architectural typology. In addition to her technical expertise, Ms. Placid has an innately creative eye coupled with a refined palate honed in a manner only available to those with years of experiences traveling the world. |