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D125 - Bilsborough Laboratory

Dawson Building, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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  • D125 - Bilsborough Laboratory is located on the ground floor, on the right side of the Dawson Building.
    From the main entrance to the building, take the corridor on the right, then turn left and D125 - Bilsborough Laboratory is along the corridor on the right.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into D125 - Bilsborough Laboratory.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lab.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 107cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.