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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)

Additional comments:

  • Need better signage at entrances

  • Handle locations should be consistent

Ramps (slide 5)

Route of Travel (slide 6)

Rooms and Spaces (slide 7)

Additional comments:

  • Low power density (i.e., ASHRAE 90.1-2010) with high intensity lighting increases contrast and glare problems.

  • Perimeters need to lighted higher on walls.

Emergency Egress (slide 8)

Additional comment:

  • 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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