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Eric Martin has been compiling and authoring a number of publications over the years on Access to Heritage Buildings, Adaptable Housing and other Access Design issues.  Here is a collection that can be read online.

 
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EMA Access Photo Database EMA Access to Heritage Buildings Photo Collection
A series of photos collected by Eric over the years demonstrating use of modifications to heritage buildings for people with disabilities.

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Improving Access Book Cover

Improving Access to Heritage Buildings

Eric has produced a booklet on improving access for people with disabilities to heritage buildings where the heritage value of a property must be carefully considered when making it universally accessible.  This booklet is available to read on the Australian Heritage Commission web site via the link below.

IMPROVING ACCESS TO HERITAGE BUILDINGS BOOKLET

Vic Heritage Leaflet

Access to Heritage Places

This technical leaflet prepared in association with Heritage Vic includes information on maintaining the heritage value of an important building, while ensuring it is able to be accessed by all people.

ACCESS FOR ALL TO HERITAGE PLACES

Picture of an accessible bedroom layout from the Draft Information Sheet on Adaptable Housing Draft Information Sheet for Adaptable Housing Class C

Eric prepared this information sheet is to assist people in understanding the requirements to meet AS4299. Feedback would be appreciated to eric@emaa.com.au.  Two versions are available in PDF format via the links below. The 2008 version is for jobs commenced before January 2010. The 2010 version is the current version for new jobs.

 

DRAFT INFORMATION SHEET FOR ADAPTABLE HOUSING - 2008 VERSION 

DRAFT INFORMATION SHEET FOR ADAPTABLE HOUSING CLASS C - 2010 VERSION (updated 27 July 2010) 

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NOTE: Adaptable housing for ACT DHCS applies a special set of requirements which differ to these.  Consult the DHCS Requirements for Adaptable Housing Class C for details.

The International Symbol for AFILS Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems

A simple guide for architects and others in complying with the Building Code of Australia clause D3.7 Hearing Augmentation, initiated by the late Mervyn Willoughby-Thomas FRAIA, Accredited Access Consultant with the ACAA and a hearing-impaired architect.  It assumes a knowledge of building construction standards and legislation.  It was prepared in March 2003 and is available in PDF format via the link below. 

AUDIO FREQUENCY INDUCTION LOOP SYSTEMS GUIDE

Image of an accessible laundry bench setup

Draft Information Sheet on Accessible Laundries

This information sheet is to assist people in understanding the requirements to enhance access to laundries.  It is available in PDF format via the link below. 

DRAFT INFORMATION SHEET ON ACCESSIBLE LAUNDRIES

Design for Deafness Design for Deafness

This paper was presented by Eric Martin at the Fourth National Deafness Sector Summit 21 May 2006 in Perth, Australia. You can read Eric's paper or view his PowerPoint presentation here in PDF format or read the transcript of the presentation on the Deafness Forum of Australia's website via the links below. 

DESIGN FOR DEAFNESS PAPER
DESIGN FOR DEAFNESS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IN PDF

TRANSCRIPT

A Community for All Ages

A Community for All Ages - Building the Future

Presentation on Adaptable housing by Eric Martin, given at the 'Community for All Ages - Building the Future' seminar held by the Department of Heath and Aging in Canberra on 30 March 2006.  You can view the PowerPoint presentation here in PDF format or read the transcript on the Department of Heath and Aging's website via the links below. 

BUILDING THE FUTURE: ADAPTABLE HOUSING
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IN PDF FORMAT

 


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