Cairns four-bedroom home

List of features

Lever door handles can be easily operated by everyone using one hand or an elbow.
Reduced-slip floor surfaces can prevent accidents in high traffic and wet areas.
Wide doorways (850mm) allow people with strollers or in wheelchairs to access the home easily. Large objects can be more easily carried through the door without causing damage to doorjambs.
Contrasting colours assist people with a vision impairment to identify the room boundaries, doorways and switches.
A hard-wired smoke alarm will provide constant detection, and batteries are only necessary as a backup.
Higher ceilings (2700mm) allows hot air to rise above head height and provides a safer height for ceiling fans.
Skylights introduce natural light to dark areas, providing an alternative to electric lights, creating savings on power bills.

Last updated March 2007