Universal Design
Architecturally, Future Home's universal design features adapt the built environment to the needs of teh residents, instead of making people adapt to the environment.
- Adequate lighting and electrical outlets throughout environment.
- Large rocker panel switches at convenient height and labeled for easy identification.
- All light switches are overlaid with Braille.
- Low pile commercial carpeting with no threshold between rooms or entryways.
- Windows are low enhancing visibility.
- Slip resistant flooring throughout home.
- Electrical outlets installed at convenient height.
- Extra wide doorways with assessable hardware.
- Exterior doors open out for easy exit in emergency, also provides a tighter weather seal.
- North elevation demonstrates an attractive ramp entrance.
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