About Us

David L. Traut, CAPS Accessibility Specialist | Universal Design Expert | Award-Winning Author | President, T-Square Company – Austin, Texas, with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the design/build industry, David L. Traut, CAPS has dedicated his career to creating homes that support dignity, independence, and safety for people of all ages and abilities. As the owner and president of T-Square Company, an Austin-based design/build remodeling firm, David specializes in Universal Design, aging-in-place home modifications, and barrier-free remodels that blend accessibility with comfort, function, and aesthetic appeal. A Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), David brings a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and environmental challenges that aging adults and individuals with disabilities face in their homes,  offering a complete line of aging in place services. His work emphasizes personalized solutions, thoughtful spatial planning, and the removal of architectural barriers to ensure every client can enjoy long-term independence in the place they call home. David is also the author of the award-winning book Age in Place at Home: Adapting the Home Environment for All Generations, a trusted guide for homeowners, caregivers, and professionals seeking practical, accessible strategies for safer living. His writing—and ongoing work on related books, courses, and educational content—reflects his mission to help families plan proactively and confidently for the future. As a member of the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC), David contributes his extensive field expertise to support community awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and best practices in home accessibility. His approach combines craftsmanship, compassion, and forward-thinking design to create homes where people can thrive gracefully at every stage of life. David is a complete certified aging in place consultant. 

Most homes in the Austin area were not designed for long-term accessibility. Ninety percent of the existing homes in the area were built for young,  fully functional adults without disabilities. These same homes that fulfilled a need on the day of purchase eventually morph into a house that no longer fits the homeowner's needs. These additional needs have brought about the Aging in Place market. Typical layouts often include: 

• Sunken living rooms

• Narrow hallways

• Step-down showers or tubs

• Uneven exterior entries

• Dim stairways and hallways

• High kitchen cabinetry

• Split-level transitions

The good news is that many Austin homes adapt extremely well to aging in place remodeling when approached in phases.

We realize how important it is to you to find a qualified and experienced contractor on whom you can rely, and we will spend the necessary time required to build complete customer satisfaction, along with a top-quality customized job.  We will always give you the time and information you need to choose the correct materials and products to make intelligent decisions for your project.  Once we have agreed upon the terms and specifications of your project, we will perform all work in a fluid and timely manner.  We will use only top-quality materials, enabling us to take pride in the quality of our workmanship and the satisfactory completion of your project.

David L. Traut, BA, MA, CAPS

President