Architect, Mary Ann Clarke-Scott of Generations Architecture Planning Research,
The architectural rendering above shows both the front and side entrances of the house while the floor plans give you a feel for the interior spaciousness of the demonstration home. The open airy feeling is partially a side benefit of the User Friendly Home’s critical six inch rule. Doorways, stairs and halls that are six inches wider than those usually found in builder specials make it much easier to move furniture in and out of the home.
What you can’t see in the floor plans, but may notice as you tour the demonstration home, are the placement of light switches six inches lower and electrical wall outlets which are six inches higher than usual. This height variation which costs nothing at the time the home is built makes using the home much easier for the entire family.
In the kitchen you’ll see how the varying heights of countertops and adaptations like elevating the dishwasher make the kitchen handy for little ones learning to burn toast, gourmet cooks and cleanup crews alike to work efficiently.
