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FRIENDLY DESIGN
layout
START WITH
A GOOD LAYOUT
No corridors
Create a circulation space with areas for seating, socialising or sitting alone
Simple wayfinding
Curved walls add wich humanising effect and eliminate harsh corners
By creating space we create choice
COLOURS AND PATTERNS
Choose low arousal interiors
No complicated or fussy patterns
Avoid colours as red and orange
No highly reflective surface
colours
ACOUSTIC
A sense of calm is essential
Noise will result in anxiety
acoustic
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Good natural light and ventilation
Reduce glare with integral blinds
Reduce jumping and running opportunities
Secure windows with restricted opening
healt and safety
lighting
LIGHTING
Avoid harsh and flickering fluorescent lighting
Choose lighting with an indirect source where possible
Dimming controls will provide the opportunity to change the "mood" and offer choice of lighting intensity
HEATING
CHOOSE UNDERFLOOR
OR CEILING HEATING
Eliminate radiators
Reduces jumping and "posting" opportunities
Provides an even and controllable heat zone by zone
heating
PERSONAL SPACE
(PROXEMICS)
Adequate personal space will reduce anxiety from being forces too close to others
Avoid crowded spaces with no choice to "escape"
personal space
SUPERVISION
Individuals are more content when they are free to express themselves without being under constant supervision
Good planning can contribute to unobtrusive supervision
supervision
SUSTAINABILITY
Low Carbon refurbishment
Reduce energy demand
Natural light
Indoor air quality and ventilation
Temperature and relative humidity
Mechanical
sustainability
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