1. Flexibility & Adaptability

• Designed to adapt to user needs or desires
• “Invisible” features support changing lifestyles or needs
• Offers a satisfactory Quality of Life

2. Uncomplicated & Understandable

• Way finding cues to assist the user
• Way finding cues for safety
• Intuitive use

3. Reasonable Effort

• Acknowledges strength & range of motion or ability to use
• Effective & efficient

4. Easy to Use & Access

• Barrier-free
• Remove or minimize obstacles
• Easy & efficient to use

5. Safety & Independence

• Promotes dignity & equality
• Prevention of accidents
• Uncomplicated
• Intuitive use

6. Minimising Environmental Stressors

• Indoor environmental air quality
• Improved health
• Human comfort: physical & psychological

7. Marketability

• Reflective of lifestyle
• Increasing demand
• Increases consumer choice
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Universal appeal