TV This Old House - Season 34 Episode 17 : Essex 2012/13 Part 2: Human Centered Design, Demolition This Old House - Season 34 Episode 17 : Essex 2012/13 Part 2: Human Centered Design, Demolition 5.716/10 by 37 users Kevin heads downtown to Boston to the Institute for Human Centered Design to see how good design can make living easier for people of all ages and abilities, not just those who are disabled. Back in Essex, Tom and Roger are underway with site work so that our doorways can eventually be level with the ground, requiring no steps. Inside, demolition is underway, and on the second floor, it has revealed bizarre and unsafe framing from a previous renovation that will need to be fixed. At the small kitchen bump out, excavation is complete, and the footings are in progress. Architect Sally DeGan shows Kevin that in her practice, accessible homes don't have to be institutional, they just need a short list of key considerations—one-floor living, room to get around, good lighting, no thresholds, and barrier free showers. Back in Essex, a few weeks later, the foundation for the addition is complete, as well as the first floor platform and gable end of the kitchen. Details Casts Posters Images Title This Old House - Season 34 Episode 17 : Essex 2012/13 Part 2: Human Centered Design, Demolition Alternative Titles 这个老房子, This Old House Hour First Air Date 1979-01-01 Last Air Date 2026-02-19 Number of Episodes 1208 Number of Seasons 47 Genres Documentary, Reality, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List This Old House Season 34 :Episode 1 Cambridge 2012: Scandinavian Modern? Cambridge 2012: Scandinavian Modern? 2012-10-04 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 2 Cambridge 2012: Deconstruction and Design Cambridge 2012: Deconstruction and Design 2012-10-11 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 3 Cambridge 2012: Modernizing a Balloon Frame Cambridge 2012: Modernizing a Balloon Frame 2012-10-18 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 4 Cambridge 2012: Swedish Style Cambridge 2012: Swedish Style 2012-10-25 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 5 Cambridge 2012: Landscape Plans, Roof Deck Cambridge 2012: Landscape Plans, Roof Deck 2012-11-01 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 6 Cambridge 2012: Exterior Improvements Cambridge 2012: Exterior Improvements 2012-11-08 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 7 Cambridge 2012: Old and New in Harmony Cambridge 2012: Old and New in Harmony 2012-11-15 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 8 Cambridge 2012: Plaster, Shingles, Radiant Heat Cambridge 2012: Plaster, Shingles, Radiant Heat 2012-11-22 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 9 Cambridge 2012: Gutters, Range, Fireplace Cambridge 2012: Gutters, Range, Fireplace 2012-11-29 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 10 Cambridge 2012: Swedish Design Details Cambridge 2012: Swedish Design Details 2012-12-06 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 11 Cambridge 2012: Window Seat, Stairs, Knee Walls Cambridge 2012: Window Seat, Stairs, Knee Walls 2012-12-13 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 12 Cambridge 2012: Drywells, Kitchen Design, Deck Tiles Cambridge 2012: Drywells, Kitchen Design, Deck Tiles 2012-12-20 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 13 Cambridge 2012: Hearthstone, Butcher Block Island Cambridge 2012: Hearthstone, Butcher Block Island 2012-12-27 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 14 Cambridge 2012: Secondary Spaces Cambridge 2012: Secondary Spaces 2013-01-03 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 15 Cambridge 2012: The Big Finish Cambridge 2012: The Big Finish 2013-01-10 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 16 Essex 2012/13 Part 1: A Cottage in the Woods Essex 2012/13 Part 1: A Cottage in the Woods 2013-01-17 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 17 Essex 2012/13 Part 2: Human Centered Design, Demolition Essex 2012/13 Part 2: Human Centered Design, Demolition 2013-01-24 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 18 Essex 2012/13 Part 3: One-Level Living Essex 2012/13 Part 3: One-Level Living 2013-01-31 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 19 Essex 2012/13 Part 4: Water Feature and Geothermal, Demolition Essex 2012/13 Part 4: Water Feature and Geothermal, Demolition 2013-02-07 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 20 Essex 2012/13 Part 5: Cottage Style Essex 2012/13 Part 5: Cottage Style 2013-02-14 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 21 Essex 2012/13 Part 6: Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods Essex 2012/13 Part 6: Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods 2013-02-21 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 22 Essex 2012/13 Part 7: Rustic Plaster, Advanced Septic Essex 2012/13 Part 7: Rustic Plaster, Advanced Septic 2013-02-28 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 23 Essex 2012/13 Part 8: Shiplap Walls, Finished Yard Essex 2012/13 Part 8: Shiplap Walls, Finished Yard 2013-03-07 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 24 Essex 2012/13 Part 9: Tiling, Floor Stains Essex 2012/13 Part 9: Tiling, Floor Stains 2013-03-14 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 25 Essex 2012/13 Part 10: Design for Everyone Essex 2012/13 Part 10: Design for Everyone 2013-03-21 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes. This Old House Season 34 :Episode 26 Essex 2012/13 Part 11: A Home for Mom and Dad Essex 2012/13 Part 11: A Home for Mom and Dad 2013-03-28 TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.