Operable walls are widely utilised in aged care facilities for one of two primary reasons – firstly to facilitate space adaptability for administrators (meeting and leisure activities). Administrators are able to use operable walls to turn larger, shared spaces into multiple meeting rooms, training rooms, leisure and break-out spaces. And secondly to adjust treatment room
Recently, there has been changes to fire compliance on an international level. In certain areas of a residential care facility, evacuation in the event of a fire is almost impossible, therefore, fire prevention should be top of mind at the concept stage. In the event of a fire, occupant safety and the protection of adjoining
Location – Maroochydore, QLD Year – 2020 Architect – E design Architecture Builder Developer – Phillip Usher Client – Seasons Featured Products –GEZE EC Drive and Architectural Door Hardware, Appliances, Season’s Living – Mango Hill Stage 2 is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of communities developed, designed and delivered by Philip Usher Constructions. Distinguished for developing seniors living
When thinking about safety, residential care facilities should be designed to support a range of conditions. These include specialised dementia care, psychogeriatric disorders as well as high dependence care. The building should be designed to facilitate the easy and safe access and flow of residents, staff and visitors. Residents in residential care facilities experience three
ATDC supplies a range of barrier security systems which have multiple applications in aged care and retirement community centres. ATDC’s folding closures, roller shutters and trackless barriers are ideal for use as an access control device and also for security by screening off a multitude of areas such as halls, libraries, eating areas, reception desks
X260 Medi-Vet is Oxtek’s No1 solution for anti-bacterial properties and is the only product available in Australia, New Zealand & Asia to offer silver ion technology. X260 Medi-Vet is 100% environmentally friendly and is LOW VOC. NOTE: Be aware of similar products that claim to be anti-bacterial, always request testing. AGED CARE FACILITIES For most
We are living longer and staying healthier too. People therefore want to live self-determined lives for as long as possible, and the demand for senior-friendly adaptations and new dwellings is on the increase worldwide. In order to flexibly adapt the use of living space to demographic change, it makes sense to build accessible housing. It
Company: Meli Studio Designer: Julie Ockerby & Veronica Lazano (Meli studio) Joiner: Resicorn Joinery Location: Gerrigong, NSW One of the easiest ways to provide a domestic ambience is through colour selection. Choosing the correct colour palette directly impacts the way that people feel and impacts their moods. According to Dr Zena O’Conner Phd, with reference
The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) recently completed a sizeable security door installation at the front entry to the Parks Victoria premises at Albert Park in Melbourne. These doors are heritage approved security doors suitable for Councils, Government and Municipal buildings. The door was specified by Harrison & White Architects of Carlton, Victoria since it
The benefits to thermal efficiency and sustainability of thermal break insulation within building assemblies are globally acknowledged and understood. Conversely, the consequences of using combustible materials within building assemblies is also very well understood. SLS Thermal Break is a Non-Combustible insulation utilising Teflon impregnated E Glass technology to provide a safe, fast and compliant Thermal