What is it?

Larry Loves Livable Housing is an AI-powered assistant designed to help users navigate the Australian Livable Housing Design Guidelines and NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Standards.

Whether you're designing a new home, adapting an existing one, or ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, Larry delivers expert advice, clear explanations, and practical solutions tailored to your needs.

Why Use It?

Larry is purpose-built to provide guidance on accessible housing. From understanding door widths and bathroom layouts to meeting SDA design categories, Larry uses expert knowledge and practical advice to help you achieve compliant, adaptable, and user-friendly homes.

Larry is here to make the often-complicated standards easy to understand.

Potential Use Cases

Understanding Accessibility Standards

  • Get straightforward explanations of NDIS SDA design requirements and Australian Livable Housing Guidelines.

Designing for Compliance and Functionality

  • Discover practical tips for designing homes that meet SDA categories like Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, and High Physical Support.
  • Understand mandatory versus recommended features to tailor your designs effectively.

Retrofitting and Renovating Homes

  • Learn how to adapt existing homes to improve accessibility and meet compliance standards.
  • Find actionable advice on adding features like ramps, wider doorways, or accessible bathrooms.

Planning New Builds

  • Gain insights into designing homes that are future-proof, safe, and adaptable for a wide range of users.
  • Understand how compliance contributes to long-term functionality and resale value.

Potential Users

Homeowners and Families

  • Individuals building or renovating a home to accommodate specific needs or future accessibility requirements.

Builders and Designers

  • Professionals seeking precise guidance on incorporating SDA standards and liveable housing principles into their projects.

Care Providers and NDIS Participants

  • Organisations and individuals aiming to create or modify homes that support independent living and meet NDIS compliance.

Real Estate Investors and Developers

  • Those looking to ensure properties align with accessibility standards to appeal to a wider audience or meet regulatory requirements.

Hypothetical Scenario

Meet Sarah, a homeowner preparing to renovate her family home to accommodate her elderly parents. She’s heard about NDIS SDA standards but doesn’t know where to begin.

Sarah turns to Larry and types in, “What are the requirements for an accessible bathroom?”

Larry provides an easy-to-follow explanation, covering door widths, grab rail placement, and shower layouts. Sarah also asks about "ramps and gradients," and Larry guides her on the recommended slopes for external paths and entryways.

Throughout the renovation, Sarah consults Larry for advice on circulation space, kitchen modifications, and lighting design. By the end of the project, Sarah feels confident her home is not only compliant but also a welcoming, functional space for her parents.

With Larry's help, Sarah transforms her home into a liveable, accessible haven—proof that understanding standards doesn’t have to be overwhelming.