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Universal Housing
minimum low cost / no cost features
Jim Connor
Baby Boomers and Beyond© Jim Connor and Associates
03 9439 5916 0418 379 497
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The Victorian Universal
Housing Alliance
has identified minimum
low cost / no cost features
necessary for housing to be
liveable, visitable and
adaptable by people of all ages
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A clear pathway to a step-free,
well-lit entry with access to street / car parking
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Appropriate lighting evenly distributed
throughout the house
Some people are extremely light / glare sensitive
Others need lots of light to see adequately
• Uniform lighting throughout
• Lighting on task and use areas not in eyes
• Provide for floor and table lamps
• Use curtains and blinds for effective light control
Entrance
Hallways
Stairways
Living Room
Bedroom Areas
Kitchen
Dining Area
Bathroom
Laundry
Toilet
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Identifiable light switches, controls
and handles in easy-to-reach places
for someone sitting or standing
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Reinforced walls
in the bathroom,
shower and toilet
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W i d e
doorways and corridors
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A straight staircase
adjacent to a
load-bearing wall
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Slip-resistant
flooring
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Open-plan kitchen,
lounge and bathroom
with a step-free shower
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Accessible toilet and bathroom
on entry level
Open-plan room on entry level
that can be used as a bedroom
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www.vcoss.org.au/
www.buildingcommission.com.au
WelcomeDesign Ideas for Accessible Homes
Resources
www.buildforlife.com.au
Design Template Information
For Accessible Homes
Design Template
For Accessible Homes
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Universal Housing
minimum low cost / no cost features
Jim Connor
Baby Boomers and Beyond© Jim Connor and Associates
03 9439 5916 0418 379 497