Sectors

Access Studio provides accessibility consulting across a broad range of sectors and NCC building classes. We support project teams from early design advice through to construction sign off, tailoring our advice to the sector, project stage and approval pathway.

Wherever people interact with a space, accessibility matters. Our role is to help clients identify barriers, improve usability and create more inclusive built environments while balancing compliance, design intent and practical project outcomes.

Sector Class Description
Residential NCC Class 1 and 2 Houses, townhouses, apartments, build to rent, social and affordable housing. This can also include Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), NDIS housing and Livable Housing (LHA).
Mixed Use NCC Class 2, 5 and 6 Integrated residential, retail and commercial developments.
Commercial NCC Class 5 and 6 Offices and retail environments.
Industrial NCC Class 7 and 8 Warehouses, logistics facilities and factories.
Health and Aged Care NCC Class 9a and 9c Hospitals, clinics, wellness centres and aged care facilities.
Education NCC Class 9b Schools, universities, TAFEs and early learning environments.
Hospitality and Tourism NCC Class 3 and 6 Hotels, restaurants, wineries, tourism destinations and venues.
Community, Entertainment and Government NCC Class 9b, plus Class 3 for correctional facilities Community and sporting facilities, arts and entertainment venues, places of worship, courts, police and correctional facilities.
Public Realm and Open Space Covered by the Premises Standards and AS 1428 where outside the NCC Parks, streetscapes, wayfinding, precinct access and outdoor public environments.