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ES236 - Teaching Room

The Arthur Holmes Building, Durham University, Science Labs, Lower Mountjoy, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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  • ES236 - Teaching Room is located on the second floor of The Arthur Holmes Building, to the left as you exit the lift.
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  • 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 ES236 - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.