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3.05 Informatics Room

Appleton Tower, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9LE

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  • 3.05 Informatics Room is located on the third floor of Appleton Tower.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, automatic doors and patterned flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp or slope into 3.05 Informatics Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • This room has a whiteboard.