HUNTER PROJECT (NSW) AND FRANKSTON PROJECT UNITS (VIC) LIVABLE HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINE REVIEW (GOLD AND PLATINUM RATINGS) DOCUMENT PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to review a varied selection (4 from a total of 10) of accessible units within the Hunter Project for the Summer Foundation, and to review one 2-bedroom dwelling for the TAC. This analysis is based on minimum compliance (or exceeding compliance) with the Livable Housing Design Guidelines - Platinum. Note: Some strictly non-complying elements within this report have obtained approval for use within the specific project, where these elements meet the design objectives of the guidelines via alternative means (e.g. via a Livable Housing Australia application). ‘Ruling’ There are 16 Livable Housing Design Elements that are assessed under the Design Guidelines, with Silver, Gold and Platinum certified levels. Each element outlines specific provisions and dimensions, and are as follows: Dwelling access Kitchen Dwelling entrance Laundry space Car parking Ground (or entry level) bedroom space Internal doors and corridors Switches and power points Toilet Doors and tap hardware Shower Family/living room space Reinforcement of bathroom and toilet walls Window sills Internal stairways Flooring
HUNTER PROJECT (NSW) AND FRANKSTON PROJECT UNITS (VIC) LIVABLE HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINE REVIEW (GOLD AND PLATINUM RATINGS) DOCUMENT PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to review a varied selection (4 from a total of 10) of accessible units within the Hunter Project for the Summer Foundation, and to review one 2-bedroom dwelling for the TAC. This analysis is based on minimum compliance (or exceeding compliance) with the Livable Housing Design Guidelines - Platinum. Note: Some strictly non-complying elements within this report have obtained approval for use within the specific project, where these elements meet the design objectives of the guidelines via alternative means (e.g. via a Livable Housing Australia ‘Ruling’ application). There are 16 Livable Housing Design Elements that are assessed under the Design Guidelines, with Silver, Gold and Platinum certified levels. Each element outlines specific provisions and dimensions, and are as follows: Dwelling access Dwelling entrance Car parking Internal doors and corridors Toilet Shower Reinforcement of bathroom and toilet walls Internal stairways Kitchen Laundry space Ground (or entry level) bedroom space Switches and power points Doors and tap hardware Family/living room space Window sills Flooring
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