Co-living homes
Shared entry 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 uses a walking aid and needs to reach the door lock while keeping a hand free for the door.
Review the approach, threshold, handle reach, and place to pause as one sequence with the resident. Confirm any changes against applicable local requirements with the project professional.
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
- Keep a wide central path and place individual hooks and shoe bays along one wall.
- Detail
- Use durable flooring, clear wayfinding and a parcel shelf visible from the entrance.
- Trade-off
- More personal cubbies reduce clutter but can make the entry feel institutional.
- Test arrival with several people
- Check parcel and emergency route clearance
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