Access for all
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Access for all – universal or inclusive design’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This presentation focuses on key design principles and considerations when designing an accessible kitchen. It describes how to put the individual client at the centre of the design process, giving an overview of what needs to be considered and emphasising that design must focus on use rather than space.
Accessibility in the home is more important than ever, from the design of accessible kitchens through to level access requirements in shower rooms. AKW has over 25 years’ experience developing and designing bathrooms and kitchens, and is proud to have its knowledge and expertise accredited by the RIBA.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-50 minutes
This seminar covers the use of colour, lighting and flooring design for interiors in health and aged care facilities, specifically catering for those suffering from dementia.
Tarkett is a world leader in flooring and interior surfaces.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes
There are three main elements to this seminar. They are: choosing the correct floor former to provide the right gradient for drainage, the use of load-bearing shower seats, and differences between grab rail designs i.e. hollow circular or square with internal reinforcements. The choice of BEAB Care shower units and the benefits of wireless pumped waste solutions with flood prevention are also covered.
Impey is one of the UK's leading luxury and disabled wet-room manufacturers and created the first wet-room floor former with built-in gradient. Impey designs innovative, high quality products that can be used in the property, residential, education, leisure, health and care sectors.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes