Universal housing

Universal housing plays an important role in creating more diverse, inclusive homes that can adapt to people’s needs now and into the future. At Landcom, we support inclusive housing solutions in NSW so homes are easier to access, live in and adapt over time.

What’s universal housing

Housing designed upfront to be more accessible across all home types such as apartments, detached homes, townhouses and terraces.

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Why universal homes work for more people

Because universal homes are designed to evolve with people over time, they support everyday living at different life stages and help residents stay safe, comfortable and independent for longer.

Including these features upfront is also much more cost-effective. It avoids costly retrofits down the track and helps keep future adaptations more affordable as people’s needs change.

Silver Level livable housing example ACT

Who universal homes are ideal for

Our target for apartments

Our target

At Landcom, we have a clear universal housing target for medium to high-density apartment buildings with four or more storeys.

At least 30% of homes must achieve a minimum Silver Level Livable Housing Standard certification.

For more information, read the Landcom housing policy.

Universal design in detached and terrace housing

Landcom encourages universal design in detached houses and terrace homes, with features that make homes easier and more affordable to access and adapt over time.

We work with project home builders who include universal housing options in their standard ranges.

Please contact builders directly for more information about their universal housing options.

Wisdom Homes

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Firstyle Homes

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Eden Brae Homes

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King Homes

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Everyday Homes

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Check out some of our latest affordable housing in-action projects.

Affordable housing in-action

Schofields

Edmondson Park Block 24

Sugarwood

Glenfield

Goonellabah

Macarthur Gardens North

Mullumbimby

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