Co-living homes
Shared bathroom Accessible Layout for Co-living homes
Review the complete journey from arrival to use and exit. Check what people need to see, reach, turn around or operate.
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Walkthrough checklist
- Walk the route from the actual building approach, including thresholds, doors and level changes.
- Identify functions that need an approachable position and reachable controls, and check them with users.
- Check furniture, contrast and signage against applicable accessibility requirements with the project professional.
Worked example
A resident with limited balance finds the shower threshold and controls difficult to approach.
Review entry, support and control positions with the resident and project professional, then test the route before fixing fittings.
How to test it
Repeat the walkthrough after furniture is placed and verify the finished design against the applicable local standards.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Separate dry grooming from shower use and give each resident a labeled portable caddy location.
- Detail
- Use wall-hung dispensers where maintainable and a bright mirror light.
- Trade-off
- Permanent individual shelves improve organization but complicate cleaning and turnover.
- Check concurrent use and door privacy
- Confirm surfaces dry and clean easily
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