WSLHD_CPH_Healthy High Density Living for Families with Chil

Healthy Higher Density Living for Families with Children: An Advocacy, Planning and Design Guide Healthy Higher Density Living for Families with Children: An Advocacy, Planning and Design Guide Building Considerations Checklist Building Considerations – 1.5 Social lobbies and circulation zones Key Design Guidelines Apartment Design Guide Requirements Design element Guideline implementation YES NO Comments/References ADG min Common circulation and spaces 1.5.1 Corridors are above 1.55m wide, and lobbies are generously sized with ample natural light and ventilation. From page 29 of the Guide. These elements create more enjoyable spaces for residents to use for socialising. Safety 1.5.2 Lobbies and circulation zones are designed to increase safety and security through From page 29 of the Guide. Objective 4F-2, page 99 Common circulation spaces promote safety and provide for social interaction between residents. Design guidance Objective 4F-1, page 97 • Greater than minimum requirements for corridor widths and/ or ceiling heights allow comfortable movement and access particularly in entry lobbies, outside lifts and at apartment entry doors. Objective 4F-2, page 99 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) features such as passive surveillance, adequate lighting and well designed access control.

Objective 4F-2, page 99 Common circulation spaces promote safety and provide for social interaction between residents. Design guidance

• Incidental spaces, for example space for seating in a corridor, at a stair landing, or near a window are provided.

• Direct and legible access should be provided between vertical circulation points and apartment entries by minimising corridor or gallery length to give short, straight, clear sight lines. • Tight corners and spaces are avoided.

• Circulation spaces should be well lit at night. Legible signage should be provided for apartment numbers, common areas and general wayfinding. • Incidental spaces, for example space for seating in a corridor, at a stair landing, or near a window are provided. N/A

• In larger developments, community rooms for activities such as owners corporation meetings or resident use should be provided and are ideally co-located with communal open space. • Where external galleries are provided, they are more open than closed above the balustrade along their length.

• Direct and legible access should be provided between vertical circulation points and apartment entries by minimising corridor or gallery length to give short, straight, clear sight lines. • Tight corners and spaces are avoided.

• Circulation spaces should be well lit at night Legible signage should be provided for apartment numbers, common areas and general wayfinding. • Incidental spaces, for example space for seating in a corridor, at a stair landing, or near a window are provided.

• In larger developments, community rooms for activities such as owners corporation meetings or resident use should be provided and are ideally co-located with communal open space. • Where external galleries are provided, they are more open than closed above the balustrade along their length.

From page 29 of the Guide. Consider resident visual and acoustic privacy when locating areas intended for socialisation or play.

From page 29 of the Guide. Consider customisation of front doors and the integration of interactive wall elements for children to engage with.

Seating and storage are integrated within lobbies and suitable for a range of ages. Finishes 1.5.4

1.5.3 Space is provided for community notice boards and letter boxes near lifts on the ground floor.

Materials, colours and textures are used to create a welcoming environment and sense of belonging.

Opportunities for socialisation

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