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2.365 - Geddes Room

Minto House, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 20-22 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JZ

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  • Geddes Room - 2.365 is located on the first floor of Minto House, off the main stairs, to the left from the first floor platform lift.
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  • The most accessible route has a lift, a platform lift, slight ramps or slopes, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Geddes Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 82cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.