In early 1990s, a building for life, “livable” and “sustainable” were more concerned. Group of people were suggested a home should be accessible, comfort, convenience and inclusive. Lifetime Home is a guide for designer as a reference when designing a building, it creates better living standard to everyone, for small children, illness people, and the disability people.
For the Lifetime Home standard, there are 16 design criteria for the designer to follow, it covers both internal and external of the dwellings Such as the bathroom size, main entrance size, circulation space etc. All of these standards are not necessary to follow it, however the more in the house, the better living for the special need people. ( You may view the details of 16 criteria here http://www.lifetimehomes.org.uk/pages/revised-design-criteria.html )
From my example of sustainable house ( Oxley Woods), they have WC at ground floor, first floor and second floor, it helps the disability people living more comfortable in the house. The size of the toilet has over 30m to 30m size, which the size is even more than the standard required. Besides, as I mentioned about the standard is just a reference for the designer, "(12) Stairs and potential through-floor lift in dwelling", some Lifetime Home houses may design a life shaft for putting the lift inside the house, but not for Oxley Woods. Moreover, you may look at the photo below, they used a clear span construction enable future adoption like stair lift for the Lifetime Home.
In addition, the standard also mentioned the external part of the dwelling. Oxley Woods has also have a covered main entrance (Photo A). There is a Balcony on top which it could provide a shelter for the tenant when getting in the house. The designer also fitted a handrail at the stairs which some houses built in olden days are not included (Photo B).
In addition, the standard also mentioned the external part of the dwelling. Oxley Woods has also have a covered main entrance (Photo A). There is a Balcony on top which it could provide a shelter for the tenant when getting in the house. The designer also fitted a handrail at the stairs which some houses built in olden days are not included (Photo B).
(Photo A)
(Photo B)
Marcus Fairs. (31 May 2007). Oxley Woods by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners. Available: http://www.dezeen.com/2007/05/31/oxley-woods-by-rogers-stirk-harbour-and-partners/. Last accessed 19th Oct 2013.
Lifetime Home. (5 July 2010). 16 Design Criteria from . Available: http://www.lifetimehomes.org.uk. Last accessed 20th OCt 2013.
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