Did you know 156 of our units have incorporated the SAFERhomes standard? Many people don’t know what kind of value that adds to your home. According to the Safer Home Society, the standard “provides the only certification program in Canada that addresses the issues of human sustainability and the application of universal design”.
This means an Englewood owner can expect:
Flexible Design
SAFERhomes will have wider hallways, doors, and entry points, usually up to 40” wide. By focusing on larger hallways, doors, and points of entry, SAFERhomes can easily accommodate people of any size. On top of sheer practicality, the larger openings increase the amount of natural light in the house, creating a visually pleasing environment.
A Safer Environment
According to the SAFERhomes website, 11% of all ambulance calls are from falling accidents in the home.
To increase safety, stairs will have a less pronounced “nose” to prevent trips and falls. If getting up and down stairs is an issue, closets on different floors will be aligned with one another making it much simpler to install mini-elevators in the future.
Huge Cost-Savings
By incorporating SAFERHome standards into the construction of the condos, there will be significant cost savings for the homeowners in the long run. It is thousands of dollars more expensive to go back and make the changes later.
Image source – SAFERHome website
To see the full list of SAFERHome standards, click here.