- 1. Obsolete Aged Care Models in Australia: The Shift from Institutional to Person-Centred Design
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... Aged Care Quality and Safety (2018–2021) and ongoing reforms under the new Aged Care Act 2024 and strengthened quality standards. Once dominated by large-scale, hospital-like facilities, the sector is ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 2. Biophilic Design in Dementia Care: Enhancing Well-Being Through Nature Connection
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... elements like indoor gardens, green walls, living roofs, and sensory gardens to engage senses safely and reduce agitation. Indoor-Outdoor Integration — Large windows, courtyards, and secure wandering ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 3. Biophilic Design in Senior Housing: Enhancing Well-Being and Accessibility
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... Indoor-Outdoor Connections — Large windows, living walls, green roofs, and indoor gardens maximize natural light and views, with safe, accessible outdoor spaces like courtyards and walking paths. Sensory ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 4. Latest Architectural Design Trends Worldwide for Dementia Care Housing Projects
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... in urban areas globally, blends independent living with assisted care under one roof, allowing aging in place with larger two- and three-bedroom units. Therapeutic, Home-Like Designs: Moving away from ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 5. Latest Architectural Design Trends in Australia for Dementia Care Housing Projects
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... large institutions, encouraging autonomy through shared kitchens, living areas, and sensory gardens. This design reduces agitation by mimicking familiar settings, incorporating clear signage, calming color ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 6. Latest Trends in Australian Dementia Care Housing: Informing Culturally Specific Strategies for Malaysia
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... model" of care, which replaces large, hospital-like facilities with intimate clusters of 8-12 residents sharing common spaces like kitchens and living areas. This design encourages social interaction, ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 7. Thinking of Opening a Street Food Stall in KL? Here Are DBKL’s Dos and Don’ts for Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- (Food outlets)
- ... Add high-contrast, large-text menus with pictograms for visual or cognitive accessibility—helping everyone enjoy your food safely. Do Advocate for Nearby Accessible Amenities: In hawker centres or markets, ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 8. Bridging Australian and Malaysian Accessibility Standards: AS 1428 vs MS 1184:2014 – Key Differences and Practical Solutions
- (Malaysia)
- ... turning circle); grab rails; accessible basin; contrast markings. Detailed layouts (e.g., 900mm x 1200mm clear transfer space); ambulant cubicles; adult change facilities in larger buildings. Australian ...
- Created on 26 February 2026
- 9. Essential Accessibility Obligations for Architects, Developers and Building Professionals in Malaysia
- (Malaysia)
- ... Slip-resistant with appropriate luminance contrast. 5. Vertical Circulation Lifts: Minimum internal dimensions 1400 mm × 1400 mm (recommended larger for stretcher access). Must include Braille, ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 10. What are your payment terms?
- (Working with Us)
- Our standard terms are: Mobilisation fee on acceptance of the quote Balance on delivery of the final draft of the report or completion of the agreed scope. For larger projects, we can offer staged ...
- Created on 14 February 2026
- 11. How long does an accessibility audit typically take?
- (Working with Us)
- Most standard audits are completed in 2days – 4 weeks from briefing to final report. Larger or multi-site projects usually take 4–8 weeks. We always give you a firm timeline in the quote so you know ...
- Created on 14 February 2026
- 12. ABA Compliant Toilet vs Malaysian Accessible Toilet: Key Differences and What a US Visitor Can Expect
- (Malaysia)
- ... mm (59") diameter circle Very similar. Most manual wheelchairs fit comfortably; larger power chairs may need careful positioning in older buildings. Toilet Seat Height 17–19 inches (432–483 mm) ...
- Created on 12 February 2026
- 13. Team Expertise Spotlight – AccessConsultants.asia
- (Articles)
- ... community audits. He has completed hundreds of desktop disability access audits and performance solution reports for a large arrary of Australian projects. Together, our team delivers practical wheelchair ...
- Created on 11 February 2026
- 14. AS 1428.1 vs Malaysian Standards (MS 1184:2014): Key Differences in Disability Access Compliance for Projects in Malaysia and Asia
- (Malaysia)
- ... 1:12 Malaysian designs can be more space-efficient Door Clear Opening 850 mm minimum 800 mm general, 900 mm recommended for toilets Australia is slightly wider Accessible Toilets Larger ...
- Created on 08 February 2026
- 15. Why Accessible Tourism is a Game-Changer for Kuala Lumpur
- (Tourist Attractions)
- ... contributes significantly to GDP (around RM81 billion in recent estimates), with Kuala Lumpur leading as a high-traffic hub. By making KL more accessible, the city can capture a larger share of this growing ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 16. Designing homes for people who live with disabilities
- (Home Care)
- ... of nights can be achieved without waking your neighbours. Your entry doorway has no steps and is wide enough to fit your largest friend waiting undercover while you answer the door. Internal corridors ...
- Created on 04 February 2025
- 17. Understanding By-Law 34A of the Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL) in Malaysia: Mandatory Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
- (Malaysia)
- ... amenities, and services on an equal basis (Sections 26–32). It promotes non-discrimination and full participation but is largely non-punitive compared to UBBL's enforcement powers. Despite progress, enforcement ...
- Created on 25 March 2019
- 18. What is an Access Consultant?
- (Help)
- ... focusing on equal opportunity and diversity. Accessibility to the built environment affects a large number of people within society in their day-to-day normal life, concerning their safety and physical, ...
- Created on 16 March 2019