Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Jeanne Halloin, IES. Existing Standards and Design Guidance
[This presentation focused on accessibility issues. Excellent examples of criteria and guidance are given in the slides, but references to relevant codes/standards/guidelines are not cited.]
Entrances (slides 3 and 4)
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Need better signage at entrances
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Handle locations should be consistent
Ramps (slide 5)
Route of Travel (slide 6)
Rooms and Spaces (slide 7)
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Low power density (i.e., ASHRAE 90.1-2010) with high intensity lighting increases contrast and glare problems.
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Perimeters need to lighted higher on walls.
Emergency Egress (slide 8)
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Location of flashing lights is too high.
Signage
For Goods and Services (slide 9)
For Directions and Information (slide 10)
Vertical Circulation
Stairs (slide 11)
Elevators (slide 12)
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