A Facilities Manager’s Guide to LOLER Compliance for Platform Lifts
You didn’t get into facilities management to spend your afternoons buried in legislative fine print. You are here because you curate environments. You are the guardian of those sleek offices and high-end residential spaces where every detail, from the artisanal lighting to the sustainable timber flooring, matters. But even the most beautiful platform lifts need […]
Disabled Wheelchair Lift Solutions: The Installation Process
Are you looking to make your home or business more accessible? Worry not, we can help here at Lyfthaus. We design and build innovative and stylish platform lifts to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our commitment is to provide high-quality solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. This article will guide you […]
Why Choose A Glass Platform Lift For Your Heritage Building
Heritage buildings of all kinds give visitors the opportunity to explore the lives and cultures of centuries past. Whether you’re visiting a castle, a public building or a stately home, these architectural monuments act as gateways to our collective history, providing opportunities for learning and enjoyment. Importantly, heritage sites should be accessible to all. Under […]
The Benefits and Uses of an Outdoor Platform Lift
For those who rely on the use of wheelchairs, overcoming accessibility challenges can be difficult, especially when there aren’t adequate solutions in place. Even when there are solutions in place, these may not be as beneficial as other alternatives. One alternative solution to traditional accessibility solutions, such as ramps, is a platform lift – also […]
Why Choose A Basement Lift Installation From Lyfthaus
Basement or lightwell lifts can be used to bridge the gap between a subterranean apartment and street level, helping to make your living space more accessible. Usually, these lifts disappear completely underground, making them virtually invisible to passers by. If you’re looking for an attractive, bespoke design for your basement lift, then look no further […]
What Are the Properties of a DDA Compliant Platform Lift?
At Lyfthaus we pride ourselves on designing platform disabled lifts that not only improve accessibility, but also meet the requirements set out by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). A DDA platform lift makes certain that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can access buildings easily. But what actually makes a platform lift design compliant with the […]
Accessibility Meets Luxury: Guide to Hidden Platform Lifts
In today’s day and age, equality is a key discussion in wider society. In particular, equal rights to those who are less able. As such, accessibility – particularly in commercial venues and properties – is a key matter of concern. There are multiple options available when it comes to implementing accessibility solutions into a building’s […]
Disabled Access Lifts: A Guide To Features & Benefits
Disabled access lifts are an essential solution that massively contribute towards making the world more accessible for people with mobility impairments. From private homes to public spaces, wheelchair lifts are often used to help these spaces become accessible to everyone. Our blog dives into what disabled access lifts are, and the types of beneficial features […]
How Can Commercial Platform Lifts Meet Luxury Standards?
The number of disabled people in the UK is growing and accounts for a large proportion of UK citizens. The National Office for Statistics defines disability as a mental or physical condition or illness that has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more, disrupting day-to-day activities. According to figures from the UK […]