Specifiers Handbook for Inclusive Design (SHID) - Set of 5 |

Description

The Specifiers Handbooks for Inclusive Design series has been prepared to assist designers, specifiers, building owners and occupiers, building managers and facilities managers to understand key design aspects and characteristics of specific architectural elements. It combines technical guidance with informative case studies, aiming to facilitate a practical understanding of the element in focus.

The information will assist people responsible for the selection and specification of each architectural element to make decisions which will lead to the procurement of the most suitable products. The information will also assist people who are responsible for ongoing maintenance to understand the importance of regular checks and the implications for disabled and other people if equipment is taken out of action for any reason.

The complete set contains the following five titles:

Glass In Buildings

Internal Floor Finishes

Platform Lifts

Automatic Door Systems

Architectural Ironmongery

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About the Author

Centre for Accessible Environments

The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is the UK’s leading authority on inclusive design. CAE aims to help secure a built environment that can be used by everyone, including disabled and older people, by taking a holistic approach to design. Over 40 years ago, CAE pioneered the provision of access guidance for building designers based on research with disabled people. Today, CAE continues to be the UK’s leading authority and resource on inclusive design and access to the built environment, providing training, access consultancy and information services for organisations and individuals. Among CAE’s previous design guides, published jointly with RIBA Publishing, are the bestselling Designing for Accessibility, the Access Audit Handbook and the Specifiers' Handbooks for Inclusive Design series.CAE is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.