CPD: Inclusive design

Why is it important to ensure that key surfaces e.g. floors and walls contrast with one another sufficiently?

Which guidance would someone refer to, to meet minimum access standards for a building other than a dwelling in the UK?

Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K
Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M (Volume 2)
Accessible sports facilities, Sport England 2010
Visit England’s National Accessible Scheme for serviced, self-catering, hostel and campus accommodation

Which of the following directional signage formats could be inclusive to the widest range of building users?

CAPS LOCK in navy blue Times New Roman font, size 9 on a grey background
Capital letter followed by lower case letters in black Arial font, size 14 on a white background
Capital letter followed by lower case letters in black Calibri font, size 100+ on a white background
Capital letter followed by lower case letters in navy blue Comic Sans, size 48 on a yellow background

When approaching a building, what purpose can a canopy serve in terms of inclusive design?

To aid entrance identification and provide a place for people to pause when entering and exiting
To provide shelter for smokers
To indicate the location of the revolving entrance doors
To enable an even distribution of lighting at the entrance

What management considerations should be made for inclusive evacuation in the event of an emergency?

If the building is designed inclusively, all building users should be able to exit independently
Every individual should have a personalised emergency evacuation plan
Anyone that needs support to evacuate a building should have a personal evacuation plan
Visual alarms should be installed in all communal areas