Access Built Environments Research

In this section you will find a variety of resources, services and programs that exist to ensure homes and buildings are safe and accessible for all people. From home modifications to commercial regulations, the latest developments in universal housing design in Australia and innovative programs for the future of buildings in our society.
Ageing in place: intergenerational and intrafamilial housing transfers and shifts in later life
A report produced by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute in 2003, describes the shift in the values and priorities of older Australians that is transforming the patterns of future housing tenure, lifestyle and family relationships.
www.ahuri.edu.au
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
www.ahuri.edu.au
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
Provides information on current housing research and trends.
www.ahuri.edu.au
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
www.ahuri.edu.au
Home Modification and Information Clearinghouse
Developed by the University of Sydney, contains evidence based reviews, research papers and a library database on home modifications.
www.homemods.info
University of Sydney
www.usyd.edu.au
  • Phone: 02 9351 2222
Research House Project
Conducted by the Department of Public Works QLD, an investigation into building smarter and more environmentally responsive homes.
www.build.qld.gov.au
Department of Public Works QLD
www.build.qld.gov.au
Universal Housing Design
Australian Network for Universal Design, provides a list of jounal articles, reports and conference papers on universal design housing.
www.anuhd.org
Australian Network for Universal Housing Design (ANUHD)
www.anuhd.org
  • Phone: 02 9370 3100
  • Fax: 02 9318 1372