Outdoors
Access to the functional and recreational spaces around a house is as important as access to and within the building.
Figure 2.1 - View of a house with an accessible entrance from the street frontage
- covered porch entrance
- carport or garage
- lighting
- vehicle turning space
- car loading space
- good visibility
- mailbox
- kerb crossing to local authority requirements
- public road
- public footpath
- footpath
- position footpath lights so they are not a hazard
- planting should enhance without compromising security
Figure 2.2 - View of a house with accessible outdoor areas looking towards the street frontage
- perimeter footpath for maintenance
- locate rooms and windows for the sun
- generous patio with raised flower beds
- good access from laundry to adjustable height clothesline
- raised vegetable and herb gardens