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Objective 4G-1, page 101 • In addition to storage in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, the following storage is provided: – 2-bedroom apartments - 8m 3 – 3+ bedroom apartments - 10m 3

Building Considerations – 1.2 Family-friendly layout Key Design Guidelines Apartment Design Guide Requirements Design element Guideline implementation YES NO Comments/References ADG min Internal area of apartments 1.2.1 • Apartments are 10% larger than minimum ADG requirements i.e.: – 2 bed, 1 bath – min 77m 2 – 2 bed, 2 bath – min 82m 2 – 3 bed, 1 bath – min 99m 2 – 3 bed, 2 bath – min 105m 2 From page 20 of the Guide. Objective 4D-1, page 89 • 2 bed, 1 bath – min 70m 2 • 2 bed, 2 bath – min 75m 2 • 3 bed, 1 bath – min 90m 2 • 3 bed, 2 bath – min 95m 2 Living room floor area 1.2.2

• No laundry bench space specifications or size specifications. • No bathtub requirements. The minimum internal areas include only one bathroom. Additional bathrooms increase the minimum internal area by 5m 2 each.

• At least 50% of the required storage is to be located within the apartment.

From page 21 of the Guide. NCC • D1.6 Dimensions of exits and paths of travel to exits

Objective 4D-3, page 91 Living rooms or combined living/dining rooms have a minimum width of: • 3.6m for studio and 1-bedroom apartments. • 4m for 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

Objective 4D-3, page 91 • Bedrooms have a minimum dimension of 3m (excluding wardrobe space). • All bedrooms allow a minimum length of 1.5m for robes.

From page 21 of the Guide. Sufficient spa ce within laundries and

From page 20 of the Guide. All owing for various configurations of furniture and the assumption that no more than two children may share a bedroom and bunk beds can be used.

From page 20 of the Guide. Allowing for flexibility of uses and open plan design is favourable.

bathrooms is provided to anticipate everyday routines such as assisted bathing/dressing children and increased frequency of laundry use/drying clothes.

From page 21 of the Guide. Storage for larger items in the apartment could be within a dedicated walk-in storage closet, walk-in laundry or multipurpose space.

Bedroom size and layout 1.2.3 Bedrooms are at least 11m 2 (not including built-in storage).

Storage within the apartment can accommodate items such as prams and

larger toys. An indicative storage location for a pram (away from circulation and living areas) is shown on floor plans.

External storage (either within private outdoor space or next to carparking) is

waterproof and designed to enable storage of seasonal items, outdoor toys, children’s bikes/scooters. Hallway width 1.2.6

At least one bathroom within an apartment with two bathrooms has a bathtub. Storage 1.2.5

An additional 20% storage provision to ADG min requirements within each family friendly apartment

Laundries and bathrooms 1.2.4 A minimum 1.2m length bench space is provided in the laundry.

Hallways have a minimum width of 1.5m. Additional structure is provided within entry corridor walls to anticipate wall hooks and shelving.

Living rooms include floor area for play (2 x 3m) with visibility to the kitchen for passive supervision.

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Healthy Higher Density Living for Families with Children: An Advocacy, Planning and Design Guide