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Byerly
Crossing — Multi-Generational Community |
HBA Holland MI Parade of Homes —Byerly
Dr &
Helmsley Ct
Building Hope Worldwide —
Schools Locally & Globally
Vos Homes welcomes inquiries
about potential projects and will provide references, as
well as tours of
completed homes. To learn more about Vos Homes, call us at
616-292-4925 or visit our website at
www.voshomes.com. Vos
Homes is proud to be a member of the following
organizations:
Picture Gallery of Green, Accessible, Barrier-Free,
and Lakeshore Living Features (Multimedia)
Byerly Crossing Brochure (pdf download)
Overall Project Brochure (pdf download)
27 Residential
Daylight-Walkout Lots with all Utilities (S-E Corner of
Overall Housing Project)
City Water & Sewage, Gas, Electric, Cable; Fruitport Twp
Schools
Home Owner Condo Association to include
Lawn Care; Snow Removal; Sprinkling (Pond-Fed); Street
Lighting; City Water & Sewer (Muskegon)
Township School System (Fruitport); Close to Economic
"Light" of W MI — Muskegon Lakes Mall & Airport
Universal Residential Housing
Design Options, Customized as Needed
Green, Accessible, and Barrier-Free Lifespan or Life-Cycles
Housing designed for one's entire life
- whether child, adult, or elder - integrating safe &
ecologically-harmonious residential lifestyles.
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Accessibility Walks & Entry
Options
Barrier-free “zero-step” from one or more entrances,
especially garage and front porch
Slip-resistant surfaces, especially baths and
kitchens; Easily-visible street numbers
Weather-protected and well-lit entries; Wide doorway
threshold bevels at 1/2” or less
Safer products, such as sidelights, intercom,
doorbells w light-sound, garage openers
Lever handles, ADA-compliant door dimensions,
biometric lock options
Knee and foot space, door & window style options
fitting ADA-compliant codes
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Zero-Step Entries
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Keyless Door Locks
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Floor Plan and Interior
Circulation
Ample turn-radius, hall-width, handrails−grab bars,
walkers, wheelchairs, caregivers
Customized stair-lifts and intercom-communication
networks
Centralized floorplan for easier visual and physical
accessibility; WiFi & Audio-Video
Options
Easy access to laundry, light switches, electrical
panels; Glare-free décor, floor, walls, ceilings
Elevator, power-lift shelves, stairwell space;
Easily-accessible window & air circulation options
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Kitchens-Living Space
Knee and kick-space options under sink and cabinets;
Indirect, under cabinet lighting
Adjustable counter and power-assisted
shelving/extensions;
Slide-in–out
Trash-Recycling Shelving & Roll cart-shelves
Easily accessible, barrier-free, safety-lock options;
Planned oven, counter, sink
adjoining turn radius;
Easily readible, programmable remote control options
for drapes, thermostat, ….
Security network through home owners association and
local police & medical services
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34" Counters — 9"
Toe-Kicks
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Baths-Laundries
Bathtub and Roll-in Shower with grab bars and
non-slip surfaces
Adjustable & sufficient faucet, shelving, shower,
and backsplash options
Sufficient toilet, sundries, and counter space;
Child-proof cabinets where needed
Front-loading dryer & washer, side-by-side
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Sub-Surface Power, City Water & Sewage, Gas, Electric, Cable
Already-Installed
Plus Four 1 Acre for Commercial Development Sites Planned
for Sternberg Square, nearby, (Sternberg
Rd, South Side)
Universal Design -- Green, Accessible, and
Barrier-Free Features
Accessible, Barrier-Free Features
Vos Homes co-creates custom
homes that welcome people of all physical abilities
-- Integrating barrier-free and
green or energy-efficent design accessibility without an
institutional look or feel.
Floor plan. Zero-step, single-story ranch with
entry, utilities, amenities, and attached garage on ground
level.
Garage. Heated garage with automatic door
opener. Extra space to accommodate lifts and wheel chairs.
Thresholds/Entries. Zero-step clearance for
garage, back porch, and front entrance accessibility.
Door handles. Levers for gripping handles
easily; Biometric fingerprint outside door locks.
Doorways. Minimum width of 36” to
accommodate wheel chairs.
Hallways. Minimum width of 42” to
accommodate wheel chairs.
Stairways. Extra wide to accommodate a lift
chair, if desired.
Kitchen. 9” toe kick under cabinetry to be
accessible to persons in wheel
Chairs & Appliances designed for easy accessibility.
Slide-out shelving in cabinetry. ADA compliant
counter tops.
Bathroom. Roll-in shower with no threshold.
Bars for gripping. ADA compliant toilets and sinks.
Laundry. Front-loading washer and dryer for
easy access.
All rooms. Minimum width of 60” circular
area in the middle of every room for easy maneuverability of
wheel chairs.
"Green" Features
Vos Homes custom-designs and builds sustainable homes that
focus on your health and comfort
-- Improving air quality in your home by utilizing energy efficiency and
incorporating those resources in building your home
-- while assisting you in selecting environmentally-friendly,
non-toxic elements, so as to plan your home as a wholistic
system.
Lot Design, Preparation, Development.
Resource efficient site and design.
Resource Efficiency. Recycled, reused, and
renewable materials.
Energy Efficiency. Performance based, whole
system approach.
Water Efficiency. Water usage and heating
reduction. Water efficient piping and appliances. Dual flush
toilets. Efficient irrigation.
Indoor Environmental Quality. Direct vent,
sealed combustion appliances.
Pollutant Reduction. Mechanical
ventilation/filtration and anti-bacterial as well as
moisture control.
Operation, Maintenance, Homeowner Education.
Bio-friendly waste disposal and humidity control.
Local-Global Impact. Recycling byproducts
of home building; Resolving ground level ozone affect.
“Green”
Highlights ~ Links & Resources
(pdf)
(Word Doc)
Many Thanks to Authors
Mary Jo Peterson, Albert Ayala, Richard Duncan, and Charles
Schwab for Design Approaches
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