SHOW HOUSE: Universal Design Features



General Universal Design Features of SHOW HOUSE

  1. Step-free entrance at front door and from garage
  2. Covered entry
  3. Lever handles
  4. Strobe alarm
  5. Larger, programmable thermostats
  6. Home automation package
  7. Central vacuum
  8. 2/10 or greater door openings throughout living area
  9. Elevator - accessible from all floors
  10. Intercom
  11. Two walk-in showers
  12. Easy-access threshold on hall bath shower
  13. Lowered work surface in kitchen
  14. Raised dishwasher
  15. Kitchen sink cabinet has full-open doors
  16. Lazy susan in kitchen
  17. Accessible sink in bath of mother-in-law suite
  18. All outlets at 18" above finished floor
  19. All switches placed 36"-44" high
  20. All switches are rocker or sliding type
  21. All showers braced for future grab bars
  22. Electrical panel in garage lowered
  23. Doorbell is lit
  24. Hardwood flooring, low pile berber carpeting and slip-resistant tile flooring used throughout
  25. All hardware on cabinets are pulls, not knobs
  26. Dimmer switches on some lights
  27. Lever handles on all plumbing faucets
  28. Most surfaces are glare free
  29. Use of a lot of natural light
  30. Elevated front-loading washer and dryer
  31. Manuevering space in all living spaces
  32. Remote control for garage door
  33. Low-E glass
  34. Security system

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