Universal Design, Can You Provide A Checklist For Building A (UD) Custom Home?
- Nonslip floor tiles.
- Motion activated interior and exterior lighting.
- One-story home with at least 1 bedroom and bath on first floor.
- Pantry design for future elevator on a two-story home.
- Lever style door knobs.
- Wider hallways and door openings.
- Kitchen work surfaces at varying heights.
- Blocking behind the drywall for future grab bars at shower, toilet and tub areas.
- Open knees space under kitchen islands and countertops.
- Raised electrical outlets and lower switch heights.
- Roll under sinks.
- Curb less showers.
- Appliances in drawers such as microwaves and dishwashers.
- Touch control faucets or lever style handles.
- Thermostat heights lowered for easy access.
- Hand-held shower sprays in showers and bathtubs.
- Continuous smooth, hard surface flooring.
- Continuous stair railing’s easy to grip.
- Side-by-side refrigerator that is easy to access.
- Large size cabinet pulls and upper cabinets lowered for easier reach.
- Limit stairs in home design.
- Porches and garage at same level as main floor.
- Bring outdoors in with more window glass ie. French doors and lowered window sill heights.
- Maximize natural lighting.
- Flush thresholds at all doorways.
- Transition strips eliminated on wood flooring.
- Folding seat in shower.
- Bathtub with integral seat.
- Extra long vanity mirror or floor to ceiling mirror.
- Front mounted controls on all appliances.
- Front loading washer and dryer with front controls on raised patform.
Have an awesome day!
Mike
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