About

Kim Allen Beasley is Principal of Beasley Architectural Group, LLC, specializing in residential architecture. Mr. Beasley’s residential design practice began in 1975 and he has personally designed over 400 homes in the Washington, DC area. The National Association of Homebuilders has also honored him for his work in residential architecture.

From 1986 to 2000, Mr. Beasley served as National Architecture Director for the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) in Washington, DC. In this capacity, Mr. Beasley directed PVA’s national program to promote design for persons with disabilities.

In 1988, he co-authored Design for Hospitality, a comprehensive textbook on accessible hotel/motel design. In 1994, he co-authored the Second Edition of Accessible Design for Hospitality, published by McGraw-Hill. He also co-authored the Fair Housing Design Guide, published in 1992. Mr. Beasley, co-authored Accessible Home Design: Architectural Solutions for the Wheelchair User, published in 1999. Mr. Beasley participated as a contributing author to the Universal Design Handbook, showcased at the 2001 American Institute of Architects National Convention.

In 1989, Mr. Beasley invented an adaptable stadium seat for persons with disabilities. The seat has been used in stadiums and arenas throughout the U.S. The seat was first used in Oriole Park at Camden Yards, then in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. In 1993, Mr. Beasley was awarded the Medal of Excellence, a national award given by Engineering News Record for his work on behalf of persons with disabilities throughout the U.S.

In 1996, Mr. Beasley accepted the Potomac Award, the highest honor given by the American Society of Interior Designers in Washington, DC. Mr. Beasley also directed consulting efforts in Atlanta, Georgia, to help make the 1996 Olympic Games the most accessible Olympics ever.

In 1998, Mr. Beasley appeared with Bob Vila on the nationally-syndicated television program "Home Again" to discuss accessible home design.

Mr. Beasley has lectured internationally to audiences in Canada, Europe, Australia, and the Far East. He is considered one of the foremost experts in the field of accessible design. Mr. Beasley holds Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from Virginia Tech. He is licensed as an Architect in Virginia AND MARYLAND.