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

Häfele Australia Pty Ltd is committed to being an environmentally responsible company which recognises and accepts its responsibility to minimise, wherever possible, its impacts on the environment and to comply with all relevant statutory environmental requirements. Häfele aims to: Minimise, and where practicable, eliminate any adverse impacts on the environment arising from our business activities; Minimise air

Reynaers Act is a sustainability strategy and their commitment to help tackle climate change by setting and meeting specific targets. Actions speak louder than words and Reynaers Act lays out specific sustainability targets to reduce emissions in line with the UK Government’s pledge to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Sustainable Building Design

Bildspec’s acoustic operable walls assist in the reduction of both acoustic transmission and energy consumption making them practical and environmentally friendly.   Bildspec’s walls are often utilised to allow clients greater flexibility with their various work, educational or leisure spaces, through the creation of multiple rooms, board rooms, breakout rooms and multipurpose break out spaces.