Designing a home for aging in place requires more than adding accessibility features. It means creating a space that feels welcoming, adaptable, and comfortable for years to come. For a couple building their forever home on Washington’s Whidbey Island, this meant prioritizing flexibility, a connection to nature, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Seattle-based architecture firm GroupArchitect brought the homeowners’ vision to life through thoughtful design choices and durable, high-performance materials. At the center of it all is a folding patio glass door that opens the home to the outdoors and supports a lifestyle built around ease, enjoyment, and long-term comfort.
WoodBee House
How One Simple Patio Glass Door Solution Created the Ultimate Aging in Place Sanctuary
What Our Customers Have to Say
Mill Valley Remodel
This Mill Valley remodel uses a NanaWall system to transform a dark 1940s home into a bright indoor-outdoor living space.
Snowflake Lodge
Built in the Cascade Mountains, this Washington prefab home embraces a ski-in, ski-out lifestyle. Designed by Grouparchitect, folding glass doors open to covered Juliet balconies, maximizing views and indoor-outdoor living.
"As a designer I was nervous using NanaWall because there were no local reps, but they made everything so easy that I would definitely use them again! The NanaWall made this design even better than we expected. Its a beautiful product!"
— Laura Watson, Development & Design Manager
