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1.06 Student Common Room

Alison House, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 12 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BH

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  • 1.06 Student Common Room is located towards the front of Alison House on the first floor.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, narrow walkways and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 1.06 Student Common Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is an alternative door into the room from within room 1.08 which has a width of 102cm.

Teaching

  • This is a breakout space.
  • 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 not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • 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.
  • This room has a television screen.
  • There is a kitchen area with a sink in the room at a height of 90cm.