I have been asked by a number of people if there were some 'ideas'
available, that would help them to think of different solutions for their
personal situation. I think that they would just like some examples of
different solutions to different types of houses. They understand that their
house may be different, but they have all said that they did not want to be
in a position of having to say 'Oh, I didn't think of doing it like that '
They also said that it would give them more confidence in discussing
solutions with architects OT's etc.
Regards
Mary Gwynne
Policy Officer ( Access Officer)
Performance and Strategic Planning
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> Subject: Re: adapting houses
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> This is always a difficult one. As Tim has said, each property will need
> different treatment and each potential user will require specific
> facilities.
>
> We have found that certain properties can be easily adapted for certain
> disabilities, but cannot be pushed that extra mile for the severest
> disabilities.
>
> Are you adapting housing to cater for the widest needs or do you have
> specific needs in mind.
>
> It is always difficult to do 'general' if you have a specific client in
> mind as it is important to reflect their exact needs while developing a
> property which will accommodate other users.
>
> We often have this difficult when we are doing university accommodation
> refurbishment as a specific student is in mind, but the college wants
> general use once the student has left. We therefore begin with a general
> adaptation of the property to produce an 'accessible' flat, and then
> overlay this with the student's specific requirements.
>
> I have never found that a general 'guideline' is really useful as no two
> flats/houses are the same, and that only experience allows a quick
> assessment of potential against the long-term brief for the property.
>
> James Holmes-Siedle RIBA
> For and on behalf of All Clear Designs Limited
> 3 Devonshire Mews
> London W4 2HA
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> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 8:57 AM
> Subject: adapting houses
>
> Hi
> Can anyone recommend a good book/website/standard for adapting
> houses to
> accessibility standards?
> Regards
> Mary Gwynne
> Policy Officer ( Access Officer)
> Performance and Strategic Planning
>
>
>
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