Accessible Single-Storey Home — Single-Storey Homes | Building Solution Australia
Accessible Single-Storey Home
Liveable, adaptable, and fully accessible
Concept Plan — this floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent an approved design. Subject to design development, engineering, and planning approval.
A single-storey home designed to AS 1428.1 accessibility standards — step-free throughout, wider doorways, accessible bathrooms, and adaptable kitchen. Suitable for owner-occupiers with mobility needs, NDIS participants, and families planning for ageing-in-place.
Floor Plan
Concept Plan
Accessible master suite with roll-in ensuite, three secondary bedrooms, accessible main bathroom, open-plan living/dining/kitchen with accessible layout, step-free entry and alfresco, accessible garage. Dimensions indicative only.
Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval
Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval
Internal Layout
Step-free throughout. 820mm clear doorways minimum. 1500mm turning circles in all key spaces. Accessible kitchen with knee clearance. Roll-in showers with fold-down seats and grab rails.
External Design Options
- Fibre cement sheet — painted
- Brick veneer
- Rendered masonry
Construction Method
LGS framing with factory-prefabricated wall panels and accessible modular bathroom pods. Concrete slab on ground with step-free thresholds throughout.
Product Specifications
Standard Finishes
- Painted fibre cement or brick veneer
- Colorbond roof
- Non-slip tiles — wet areas and entry
- Vinyl plank flooring — living areas
- Lever handles throughout
- Contrasting colours at thresholds
Upgrade Packages
Ceiling Hoist System
Structural provision and tracking for ceiling hoist — master bedroom to ensuite
Smart Accessibility
Voice-activated lighting and climate, automated doors, emergency call system
NDIS SDA Pathways
Design review and documentation for Specialist Disability Accommodation registration
Typical Applications
Approval Considerations
Accessible homes may qualify for additional floor area or setback concessions in some councils. NDIS-funded projects have specific design requirements. Consult an access consultant and your relevant planning authority.
Project Examples
- Accessible family home — Western Sydney
- NDIS supported independent living — Newcastle NSW
Important Notice
All floor plans, specifications, and product information are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Concept plans and indicative layouts are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved designs. Final designs are subject to design development, structural engineering, services coordination, and planning and building approval. Building Solution Australia does not guarantee that any product can be approved or constructed on any specific site without site-specific assessment. Consult a qualified building professional and your relevant planning authority before making any decisions based on this information.
