The main keywords of how to convert the bathroom from our previous blog
http://organic-architecture.com/blog/?p=212
into a senior-suitable or wheelchair-accessible one, are here in a nutshell:
- Access door has a clear width of 90 cm
- Bath room door needs to open towards the bedroom and not into the bath room
- Wash basin counter with a height that a wheelchair can be driven under it
- Shallow wash basin, the edge should be not more than 80 cm above finish flooring
- Hot and warm water fittings within a close range
- Switches and power points at a lower level
- Intercom with alarm function
- Raised toilet seat height, 48 -50 cm above finish flooring
- Collapsible handrails on both sides (capable of carrying 100 kg each)
- Flush plate sideways to toilet seat
- Shower has a minimum area of 120/120 cm, better 150/150 cm
- Non-slippery flooring
If you have any requirements regarding remodeling your home, so that it becomes senior-suitable, just call our
Business Development Manager, Ms. Sadhana Kembhave +919545622295
See also our posts on LinkedIn regarding architecture for 60+ citizens :
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ripe-rather-than-wither-joachim-haider
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ripe-rather-than-wither-part-2-joachim-haider
We will design a kind home for you, too!
Head Designer at organic Arts+Architecture