ANUHD - Homes for Living
Universal design is the design of products, services and environments to be useable by everyone regardless of age or ability.
Home Environment - Kitchens
Research House: Building Division Dept. of Public Works, Queensland Government
The kitchen incorporates many Smart Housing design solutions that make
it safer, easier to access, environnmentally friendly and
cost-efficient. It is purposely designed so that it does not double as
a passageway and provides sufficient space between kitchen work
surfaces and cupboards to allow safe and efficient movement for people
working in the kitchen. Positioning the fridge and pantry at the
entrance to the kitchen also allows people to access food and drinks
without having to pass the stove or move in the path of the cook,
reducing the likelihood of injury.
View the kitchen at research house on the virtual tour.
http://www.build.qld.gov.au/research/research08.asp#
Kitchen upgrades assist ageing in place
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS,
owns Jamie Goldberg Kitchen and Bath Design LLC. She is an NKBA-certified
kitchen and bath designer and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Goldberg
specializes in universal design, this article gives readers tips on remodelling
kitchens and bathrooms.
http://ageinplace.com/kitchen-upgrades-assist-aging-in-place/
Making your Kitchen easier to use: An independent guide for older and disabled people / Ricability - UK
http://www.ricability.org.uk/reports/report-household/makingyourkitchene...
Universal Design Kitchens /
Whether you're a gourmet chef or a novice cook, you probably want to
make your time in the kitchen as simple and efficient as possible.
Universal
design, which seeks to make rooms, products and environments more
convenient for people of all ages and abilities, can help. Here are
some specific design strategies to try in your kitchen:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_1395...
Kitchens Meeting Everyone’s Needs
Design guidelines, ideas and products for your Kitchen.
http://www.dircsa.org.au/tag/kitchen-design/
Universal Design - Kitchens
Kitchen tips from designers Debby and Megan from Schloegal Remodel
http://design.remodelagain.com/2008/05/universal-desig.html
Universal Design Kitchen Tour
Example of adjustable height bench tops and Sinks. Drawer style dishwasher and fridges.