Michael Sykes

About

Accessible Homes Australia’s Specialist Disability Accommodation Design Manager, Michael Sykes, has over 30 years of drafting experience, including his role as Director of Sykes Design.

During his three decades in South East Queensland’s building industry, Michael has worked in a wide range of areas — including renovations, subdivisions, unit and townhouse developments, as well as commercial and public housing.

He is currently the CAD Manager for Australasian Homes and the Drafting Manager for Valcon Homes, where his designs have been recognised with wins in the Housing Industry Association awards, including 2021’s Display Home ($700,00 and above) Award, and 2019’s Speciality Housing Award.

In his role at AHA, Michael is responsible for the design and documentation of SDA unit layouts, taking the standard off-the-plan unit layouts and reconfiguring them to comply with the SDA high physical support design standards.