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LG.09 - Teaching Room

40 George Square - Lower Ground Teaching Hub, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH8 9JX

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  • LG.08 - Teaching Room is located at the rear left of the George Square, 40 - Lower Ground Teaching Hub when entering from the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter LG.09 - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the back six rows of seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • 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 and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 85cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • The front two rows of seating are made up of unfixed chairs without armrests.
    The back six rows of seating are made up of tiered lecture-style seating.
    The chairs without armrests in this room have a flip-down leaf that may be used as a writing surface.