Housing for the 21st century is changing. More than ever, it is necessary to design living space that meets the needs of all people, young, old, short, tall, disabled and able-bodied. There's an exciting design principle called Universal Design that helps achieve this objective. Using Universal Design and applying principles for affordable building techniques results in a product that serves a broad range of people.
This report was written, at the request of the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC), for service providers, architects, interior designers, etc, to improve the ability of adult day centres to provide a safe environment which caters to the specific needs of people with dementia. The report provides a checklist for dementia design guidelines and case examples of modified existing dementia respite centres. The second edition has a reviewed and streamlined checklist section and some updated content.
An opportunity to assist your customers with reliable, objective information… Smarter Homes, a new on-line resource which provides advice on how to make homes warmer, drier, healthier, more comfortable, more affordable and kinder to the environment, is in its final stages of development by the team contracted by the Ministry for the Environment in New Zeal
A site Providing information on universal design. Also provides design plans and pictures with explanation of modifications.
An article with limited information on universal design and home modification.
Smart Housing is good practice in designing, planning and building homes to make them moresocially, environmentally and economically sustainable.
In a Smart House, you will be able to move around more easily, feel safer, save money and help the environment. You and your family can live in a Smart House through all stages of your lives.
Smart Housing has been developed in response to the demand for housing that better meets people's needs and responds to the Queensland climate while saving money.
The NSW Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) State Council is the peak organisation for the HMMS industry in New South Wales.
Bathroom needs alteration for double amputee.
A booklet produced in Sri Lanka that is intended to provide an overview of the accessible features required in Sri Lankan public buildings and public spaces. Images around Sri Lanka are included to demonstrate access issues as a result of poor design or modification, as well as appropriate design. The booklet utilises Sri lankan Standards where applicable.
This industry factsheet, designed to be used in conjunction with the grabrail orientation industry checklist, provides information on the impact of grabrail orientation on the sit-to-stand transfer.
