RIBA Core Curriculum: Access for all
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Access for all – universal or inclusive design’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This seminar examines the Equality Act, Approved Document M and BS 8300, effective clear widths in glazing, ironmongery and LRV, and reduced-swing doorsets.
Leaderflush Shapland is a single-source supplier of bespoke performance doorsets, architectural ironmongery and integrated performance doorsets. With its extensive manufacturing capability, it can satisfy diverse customer needs; 280,000 sq ft of factory space, producing over 10,000 doorsets per month, plus a network of distribution and business centres across the UK dedicated to architectural ironmongery, locking systems and access control, means that it can deliver ultimate reliability.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-60 minutes
The objective of this seminar is to improve the architect’s understanding of how people use accessible facilities. Are Part M packs suitable in every instance? The simple answer is “no” – alternative arrangements are necessary for changing places facilities, school hygiene rooms and (more generally) where there is a reasonable expectation that users may be assisted by carers.
Pressalit Care manufactures innovative accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions designed to promote independence, safe working environments and return on investment opportunities. For over 40 years its design principles and product arrangements have provided successful outcomes for numerous new-build and refurbishment projects worldwide. Pressalit Care works with hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, special needs schools, day centres, hotels, changing places facilities and private accommodation.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This seminar demonstrates how safety requirements need not restrict creativity in the design of staircases, handrails, balustrades and modular hand railing systems – and how these can be tailored to suit aesthetic and practical requirements.
As a market leader, Balustrading Solutions provides architects and specifiers with handrail and balustrading solutions that comply with all necessary Building Regulations requirements and British Standard recommendations for structural stability, safety and accessibility.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-60 minutes
This seminar answers the question, “What constitutes best sign practice?” with particular emphasis on signs for those with disabilities. Featuring many examples of good – and bad – signage, it is both informative and amusing.
Rivermeade Signs specialises in the design development, manufacture and installation of signs for major architectural projects, including hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Incorporating a wayfinding and sign design consultancy, current projects with which Rivermeade is involved include Lincoln Castle and Salisbury Cathedral.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes