Research Projects
Inclusive, Accessible, Archaeology. Consultant to the Project: Professor Keith Bright
This project, which was completed in 2008 addressed the dual issues of disability and transferable skills in… […] Read more
Introducing Assistive Technology into the existing homes of older people (The REKI Project)
Many older people wish to remain independent and continue living in their existing homes for as long as… […] Read more
Inclusive Transport Environments: Colour Design and Lighting in Inter-modal Transport Environments
This study addressed the combined issues of lighting and colour design in wayfinding. Visually impaired… […] Read more
Emergency lighting, escape route lighting and wayfinding in clear environments
Blind or partially sighted people find it very difficult to access many public buildings, which suggests… […] Read more
Emergency lighting, escape route lighting and wayfinding in smoke filled environments
This research project has determined the performance in a smoky interior of normally sighted and visually… […] Read more
Lighting for visually impaired people in a non-uniformly lit office environment
In recent years there have been an increasing number of disabled and sensory impaired people in the work… […] Read more
Ariadne - Access, Information and Navigation Support in the Labyrinth of Large Buildings
The ARIADNE project, funded by the EU, addressed the access and navigation problems experienced by people… […] Read more
Deafness, design and communication in the built environment
Deaf and hard of hearing people know that not all buildings are the same when it comes to communication. The… […] Read more
Colour and luminance contrast and visual impairment – a design guide for building refurbishment
When selecting colours, designers and managers of buildings can have a major impact on the ability of… […] Read more
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