Accessible Single-Storey Home — Single-Storey Homes | Building Solution Australia

Concept PlanClass 1a Residential

Accessible Single-Storey Home

Liveable, adaptable, and fully accessible

220 floor area4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2 car spaces1 storey

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

structureLGS framing to NASH Standard
floorConcrete slab on ground — level thresholds throughout
roofColorbond steel
walls externalLGS framing with fibre cement or brick veneer
walls internalPlasterboard lining — blocking for grab rails throughout
insulationR2.5 wall batts, R4.0 ceiling batts — NCC 2022 compliant
windowsAluminium powder-coated — double glazed, low-sill heights
kitchenAccessible kitchen — knee clearance, lever tapware, accessible storage heights
bathroom mainAccessible modular bathroom pod — roll-in shower, grab rails, WC transfer space
bathroom ensuiteAccessible modular ensuite pod — roll-in shower, grab rails, WC transfer space
laundryAccessible laundry — front-loading appliances, accessible heights
garageAccessible garage — wider bay, step-free access
electricalAccessible switch and outlet heights, LED lighting
plumbingLever tapware throughout — WaterMark certified
energy rating7-star NatHERS minimum

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

Owner-occupier with mobility needsNDIS supported independent livingAgeing-in-place designUniversal design for all life stages

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.