Designer, author and educator is a true pioneer in Universal Design
Mary Jo Peterson developed a specialized design niche years before it became in vogue, focusing her kitchen and bath projects to address the special needs of a previously underserved base of clients.
In the process, Peterson established a national reputation not only as a pioneer and innovator, but as an award-winning designer, writer, consultant and educator with unrivaled expertise in universal/accessible design – a specialty that’s become increasingly critical in today’s multi-generational, aging market.
Peterson, whose Brookfield, CT-based design firm serves all sectors of the residential construction market, has served as a TV spokesperson, author of four books on kitchen and bath planning and columnist for Kitchen & Bath Design News. An award winner of NKBA’s annual Design Competition, she has also been honored for her contributions by the National Association of Home Builders, the American Institute of Architects and the National Building Sciences Museum, among other organizations. Peterson has also been instrumental in developing coursework for the Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) designation, as well as serving on the board for the Living in Place Institute and its CLIPP program, which is aimed at creating safe and accessible living spaces in today’s homes.
