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5.21 - Evo Boardroom

ECA Evolution House, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 78 West Port, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF

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Access To

  • 5.21 - Evo Boardroom is located on the fifth floor of ECA Evolution House, to the left as you exit the lift lobby.
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  • The most accessible route has a lift, a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter 5.21 - Evo Boardroom.
  • There are double manual doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 265cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The doors were out of order at the time of the survey (07/01/2024) and permanently held open.

Teaching

  • This is a meeting 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the lectern is 95cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • Raised vent covers in the flooring could present a potential trip hazard.