Universal Housing

minimum low cost / no cost features

Jim Connor

Baby Boomers and Beyond© Jim Connor and Associates

03 9439 5916 0418 379 497

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

A clear pathway to a step-free,

well-lit entry with access to street / car parking

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

Identifiable light switches, controls

and handles in easy-to-reach places

for someone sitting or standing

Reinforced walls

in the bathroom,

shower and toilet

W i d e

doorways and corridors

A straight staircase

adjacent to a

load-bearing wall

Slip-resistant

flooring

Open-plan kitchen,

lounge and bathroom

with a step-free shower

Accessible toilet and bathroom

on entry level

Open-plan room on entry level

that can be used as a bedroom

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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