With such an extensive range of needs, many factors must be taken into account when considering the safety and accessibility objectives of all those that reside in aged care facilities. Importantly, this includes adherence to a strict set of State and Federal government safety standards. Whilst the building should be designed to facilitate easy, safe access
Consideration should be given to the occupants of the facility that one is designing for. This is perhaps even more important when designing for the elderly and furthermore for dementia patients. Declining vision may cause the contrast between colours to be less noticeable, which can also impact depth perception. This is why high contrast colours
Designers should understand how and why spaces can become therapeutic to those occupying them. The manner in which the individual occupying the space perceives the environment should be at the forefront of those designing the space and as such, influence the way the materials are selected, including acoustic flexible design due to operational changes. The
To maximise energy efficiency the plan should be to reduce demand on non-renewable energy resources. Buildings should be designed, constructed, equipped and managed to optimise energy savings and comfort. A correctly orientated building can minimise expenditure for heating and cooling, which in effect may allow for the building itself to attain a comfortable environment for
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Leading hotels and event industries are equally focused on design quality and cost effectiveness. It is imperative that superior aesthetics and functionality must be at the forefront of every room, be it a restaurant or a hotel room. The flexible use of space and indeed rooms, enables freedom from barriers, more flexibility in terms of
With a flexible plan, the dining spaces or restaurants are able to cater to a private dinner party or larger banquet. Creative design and flexibility allows café owners the ability to adjust to demands and needs of their client. Whilst Architects and designers are generally driven by the concept of design freedom, Hufcor understands that
Background noise is a major and growing problem in restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotel rooms. Nearly 80% of people have left a restaurant due to noise according to research ‘ Action for Hearing’. Acoustica products offer unique properties with supreme acoustic performance. With Acoustica products such as AcoustiFlex SQ, you are in control of the
Staff in hospitality work tirelessly to provide great customer service, whilst designers aim to create a sense of atmosphere. Commercial kitchens encounter a high rate of falls due to spillages and are amongst some of the most common accidents in the workplace. Building professionals are expected to make the most practical decisions in order to
Stair safety has been substantially improved in recent years with new standards and the introduction of a wide range of anti-slip and highly visible products onto the market. However choosing the right product is not necessarily a straightforward exercise. While safety is the primary focus, the architect is also concerned about appearance, the builder wants