How to design and renovate recovery housing for maximum occupancy, safety, and comfort—without sacrificing community feel.
What building codes, certification standards, and layout decisions matter most—and how to meet them efficiently.
How to furnish and finish a sober home that’s both livable and purpose-built, using tested standards and sample room plans.
Transform Certified Recovery Homes That Change Lives
This guide walks you through the entire upfitting process, from floor plans, safety, and furnishings. Whether you're starting from a two-family fixer-upper or a vacant triplex, you'll gain the tools to build homes that meet standards, scale impact, and feel like home.
What you'll learn
Design for Dignity and Structure
Learn how layout, lighting, and common areas can either support or undermine recovery—and how to get it right from the start.
Compliance Without Guesswork
Navigate fire code, occupancy limits, and NARR certification requirements with a clear plan tailored to recovery housing.
Furnishing that Feels Like Home
See what furnishings matter, how to arrange them for safety and comfort, and how to balance durability with warmth.
About Dr. Hunter T. Foote
Dr. Hunter T. Foote is the visionary founder of Vanderburgh Sober Living and a leading advocate for ethical, sustainable recovery housing. With a background in real estate development, nonprofit leadership, and addiction recovery support, Dr. Foote has dedicated his career to creating structured sober living environments that foster stability, dignity, and transformation. He is the architect behind the Recovery Housing Launchpad and the Recovery Housing Leadership Academy, pioneering educational programs that equip new operators with the tools, knowledge, and support to succeed. Through his mentorship and hands-on approach, Dr. Foote continues to empower individuals across the country to open purpose-driven recovery homes that change lives and strengthen communities.
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Get the expert insight you need to confidently buy your first recovery home — and take the first step toward building something that changes lives.
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