A2 Building type
A3 Common areas
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Apartment Generally, refers to apartments and turnkey developments generally in medium and high density. SDA Apartments: Where the project is an SDA-specific development, Housing Choices will state the preferred building type in the project brief. Apartments can be well-suited to SDA outcomes, provided that the specific provisions outlined in this document and the NDIS SDA Design Standard are met. Townhouse or standalone dwelling Generally, refers to low density townhouses and standalone dwellings on suburban blocks. SDA Townhouse or Standalone Dwelling: Where the project is an SDA- specific development, Housing Choices will state the preferred building type in the project brief. A townhouse or standalone dwelling would be considered for ‘robust’ SDA. Where a townhouse of standalone dwelling is proposed for other SDA design categories, such as improved liveability, fully accessible, or high physical support, it is recommended to be a single level dwelling. Multiple units Where the project is an SDA-specific development, Housing Choices will state the preferred building type in the project brief. Multiple units on one site that provide for independent living and the potential to accommodate OOA is one of Housing Choices’ preferred models for housing people with disabilities, particularly SDA residents. This building type works well for most SDA design categories including high physical support, fully accessible, robust and improved liveability. Group Homes Housing Choices no longer routinely develops new group homes as this is seen to be an outdated model of housing people with disabilities and should generally be avoided where possible. If for any reason a group home scenario is proposed, it should be discussed and agreed to with Housing Choices prior to proceeding.
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Shared building entries Section Summary
Shared building entries should be designed to provide an identifiable and attractive address to the property which is welcoming for visitors and creates a sense of ‘homecoming’ for residents. High Density Shared Building Entries Considerations Checklist: • All pedestrian entries should be well separated from vehicular entries. • The pedestrian building entry should provide a clear sense of address and be identifiable from the street as the main entry point into the building. • Considerations should be given to how the design can be flexible at a site scale to enable a change of tenure and/or disposal over time with clear and separable ownership patterns. Low Density Entries Considerations Checklist: • The area immediately outside an individual dwelling front door should be covered to provide shelter. SDA Entries Considerations Checklist: • Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard. • Avoid ramps on the path of travel to a dwelling entry – where elevation changes exist, 1:20 graded pathways are preferred. Where ramping cannot be avoided, ramps are designed and constructed in a discrete fashion. Services cores Section Summary • Service cores should be located internally in floor plates to maximise views from apartments on perimeters of floor plates. • Statutory signage is to be of durable, high quality materials.
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