FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 6: Housing Environments for Special purposes and Needs: Adapted / Adaptable

Definition

The term 'adaptability' is used to describe a structure that has been constructed to allow modification at minimum cost, to suit the changing needs of the people in the house.

Adaptable housing is designed and constructed to facilitate practical modifications required where housing needs change due to a person’s increasing disability or progressive frailties.

Adaptable housing is design of housing that can be adapted to provide access for the physically handicapped.