| Editor: |
Keith Bright, Geoff Cook and John Harris
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| Publishers: |
Research Group for Inclusive Environments, The University of Reading. |
| Summary: |
This publication considers the use of colour and luminance contrast in the built environments and the way in which it can affect, both positively and negatively, the ability of visually impaired people to move around the environment and identify features and facilities. It also considers the relationship of lighting with colour and luminance contrast and, importantly, describes which areas within an environment are most suitable in providing information to a visually impaired user. The design guidance, which is identified in the Approved Document to Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2001, is based on the findings of a substantial questionnaire of visually impaired people and structured laboratory tests. |
