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E121 - Teaching Lab

Christopherson Building, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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  • E121 - Teaching Lab is located on the first floor of the Christopherson Building, to the left on exiting the lift.
  • View information on Christopherson Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into E121 - Teaching Lab.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, high tables, long tables and booths.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • This room has a television screen.