b'featureResene ReseneLimerick Wild Thing ReseneResene Resene Half AlabasterResene Galliano Black WhiteBahama BlueReseneResene Rock N Roll ReseneClockworkResene Resene Waterborne Orange Bilbao Eastern Blue Woodsman Resene NaturalBlackright: Using strong colour contrast can help those with vision impairment find part of a building that they need to interact with, such as doors. Garage in Rockcote EPS40 Insulated Faade System in Resene Half Alabaster, timber cladding and garage door in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Natural, garage soffits in Resene Black White and front door in Resene Eastern Blue. This home has a five star Lifemark certification. Design by Higham Architecture,build by Miles Construction,www.milesconstruction.co.nz, image by Stephen Goodenough.top tip The ABCs of Universal DesignThe height of most light switches is arbitrary from a design perspective, Plus, it was rated 5 stars out of 5 in Consumer NZs testsmart colour choices is something that can make a hugeabove left: In this physiotherapy and wellness recovery clinic designed by Michael Cooperas it is often determined by whereAccess Bathrooms Circulationof anti-slip finishes. impact for arguably little or no added cost. IncorporatingArchitects, www.mcooperarchitects.co.nz, vibrantly coloured wallsa different hue forit was simplest for the installerRatherthanjustthinkinginthecontextofIt doesnt matter who you are, everyone needsHaving enough structural circulation space is a Public spaces wayfinding principles such as painted lines in differenteach roommake it easier to remember which room is yours if you need to find your wayto cut the plasterboard. Resenewheelchair users, access can be related to stepsto use the bathroomand you really dont wantsmall thing, but even allowing enough space in a back while black doorways help patients find their way inside. Feature wall in Resene WildSmartTouch can make turningand having a handrail to help get up and downto visit someone if you cant go to the loo, Geoffbedroom to fit the bed and allow enough room Whileimprovingthewaywedesignresidencesiscolours on walls or floors that users can follow, differentThing, adjacent walls and ceiling in Resene Black White. Image by Mark Scowen. lights on and off much easier,them, incorporating automatic lighting or simplypoints out. So, some people will go, oh, werefor someone to easily get around one side can important, there are a lot of ways that we as designerscolours on different levels, or different colours for spacesabove middle: In this office by ASC Architects, www.ascarchitects.co.nz, red edging on theregardless of your height, age orjusttrimmingbackthehedgesaroundyourjust doing this home as a visitable home, so nomake a big difference, says Geoff.canandshouldbeapplyingUniversalDesignwith different purposes can not only add to the visualfloor and bold accents in Resene Clockwork Orange, Resene Bahama Blue, Resene Bilbaoability. It allows the wall to becomefootpath so that its wider and easier for peopleone with accessibility issues has to live there, butJust understanding that notion of adequate principles to every project typology. At the end of theinterest of the space, but it can help everyone easily findhelp with navigation. the switch, covering an area ofto navigate it. It is also ideal to have at least onetheyll still need to be able to use the bathroomdoorway widths and the space thats needed for day, looking for ways to improve how people are able toand know where to go, regardless of ability. Small stepsabove right: For children too young to read, colour can be used as a cue to help them findup to 2m 2 . Once installed, usersneutral level entry. While there is a trend awaywhen visiting. Pay attention to door width andpeople to move around is so important. If you move and navigate through commercial, retail, officesforward are still steps forward, and even just a little bit oftheir way. Each area of this childcare centre has been painted a different vibrant hue to helpcan simply tap the wall finished infrom garages in a lot of new developments, ofteneliminating step-throughs. If you opt for an opengetstuckwith760mmdoorwayswhichis and other public spaces benefits everyone.differentiate it from the others so that no one feels lost. The junior kindergarten area is inResene SmartTouch to switch thehomes with garages can provide that, says Geoff. shower, youll already have your turn radius, andcurrently the legal minimumits just not wide Taking steps to ensure accessibility throughout ourclever design problem solving can go a long way for thoseResene Limerick, toddler rooms are in Resene Galliano and Resene Clockwork Orange andlights on and off. Plus, it becomesideally youd have one of those bathrooms onenough, and your ability to change that later on whose needs have been historically underrepresented. the infant nursery and sleep room is in Resene Rock N Roll. Design by Context Architects, communities may require combating some of the samewww.contextarchitects.com, build by Armstrong Building, www.armstrongbuilding.com.au,seamlessly integrated in your designyour entry level, to make things easier. will be limited because, even if its possible, itll stigmas that both Geoff and Jason have highlighted, suchFor more information about Universal Design, visit:painting by RS Painters & Decorators, www.rspainters.co.nz, image by Jacqui Blanchardtopcoated in any Resene colour.be very expensive. Aim for an 860mm door as the required footprint and funding. However, makingwww.lifemark.co.nz.Photography, www.jacquiblanchard.com, and RDW Photography. www.resene.com/smarttouch. leaf with a clear opening of at least 810mm.54 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 55'