Lifetime design standards for homes

Valid from: 1/10/2011

Information provider: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Information type: Guidelines
Format: Website

Description

A growing number of builders are now being asked to construct homes which meet the Lifetime Design standards. Lifetime Design is an independent, not-for-profit social enterprise which has developed a design framework for ensuring a house is accessible, adaptable and inclusive.

Scope

Lifetime Design standards cover five key principles:

usability
adaptability
accessibility
inclusion
lifetime value.

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Notes/comments

This guide was confirmed as current in February 2016. It originally appeared in Codewords newsletters prior to January 2014.

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For assistance with locating previous versions, please contact the information provider.

This guide was confirmed as current in February 2016. It originally appeared in Codewords newsletters prior to January 2014.

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