Penetrations in wet areas
The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
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The tricky question of how to install shower fixtures and fittings while not compromising watertightness can be answered with this two-step process to make a waterproof penetration.
This penultimate article in the accessible design series looks at how to ensure access in and out of buildings meets universal design criteria
Level threshold access to a home can provide an appealing indoor/outdoor flow and accessibility for all, but how do you achieve this while ensuring weathertightness?
All buildings accessed by the public must have an ‘accessible route’ which is usable by people with disabilities. With an ageing population, designing houses to be universally accessible makes sense as well.
By including universal design in new builds or retrofits, homes can remain functional as the occupants’ physical abilities change. We begin this new series by looking at accessible design in bathrooms and laundries.
Kitchens, along with bathrooms and laundries, comprise a home’s wet areas and need thoughtful design to make them easily accessible for both the able bodied and disabled.
Government policy encourages people to be able to stay in their own home as they get older so think proactively and consider installing a lift when building or retrofitting a 2-storey house.
Whether at home or out in public, visually impaired people have specific accessibility requirements that are different to those with physical disabilities. Thoughtful design and new technology can help.
Open-plan living areas make life easier for people using wheelchairs. We continue our Build accessible design series with practical design advice for houses where stairs and hallways can’t be avoided.
The Building Code has strict requirements for providing access and escape routes for fire safety. Emergency staff need to be able to enter a building, and many non-residential buildings need at least one accessible access route for use by disabled persons.