THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH. ECA Evolution House.

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH. ECA Evolution House. A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES. Address: ECA Evolution House, 78 West Port, Edinburgh, E,H,1 2,L,E. Telephone number: 0131 651 5800. Campus map link: http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/evolution-house

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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. Note: A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is required for all staff and students unable to self-evacuate in an emergency. Provision for staff/students/visitors who are unable to self-evacuate is the responsibility of the organiser of the class/lecture/event/meeting. While the School is responsible for preparing this, staff and students requiring assistance should confirm the evacuation arrangements. Page 2.

Table of Contents. Introduction. Page 4. Location, Page 4. Map, Page 5. Perspective View. Page 6. Parking, Page 7. Outside Access. Page 9. Internal Access. Page 12. Receptions, Page 13. Lifts. Page 16. Stairs. Page 16. Toilets. Page 17. Room Directory. Page 19. Floor Plans, Page 20. Opening Hours, Page 26. Contact Information. Page 27. Links. Page 28. Page 3.

Disabled Access Guide for ECA Evolution House. This building has been designed for use by persons in wheelchairs and persons who have difficulty with mobility or are infirm. Seating is available. Accessible and standard toilets are also available. All reception desks are fitted with induction loops. Introduction. ECA Evolution House is a state of the art teaching facility which is home to the School of Art and the School of Design. The building unifies several libraries which were previously located on different sites. Location. ECA Evolution House is located within what is referred to as the Lauriston Campus of the University of Edinburgh which is well served by public transport. The Lauriston Campus is located within the city centre approximately two miles from the main student residences at Pollock Halls. The nearest railway lines are located at Waverley Station in the city centre and at Haymarket Station which is located to the West of the city centre. The nearest bus stop is located on West Port Road approximately 70 metres from ECA Evolution House. The number 2 Lothian bus service stops on West Port Road and numerous other services stop on Lauriston Place (see map on the following page). Details of timetables are available from Lothian Buses, from their offices within the city and online from: http://www.mybustracker.co.uk. Persons arriving by vehicle can access ECA Evolution House from Lady Lawson Street via Lauriston Place. Lady Lawson Street is a one way street. Persons with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users are able to access the building at the main entrance which is located on West Port Road, or alternatively, at a secure secondary entrance which is located on Lady Lawson Street (see map on the following page). However, wheelchair access to this building is not recommended without assistance. Page 4.

ECA Evolution House Location Map. Page 5.

ECA Evolution House Perspective View. Page 6.

Parking. Within the Lauriston Campus there are four university car parks (see location map). Anyone wishing to park within a university bay must display a valid parking permit. This includes staff, students, visitors and contractors. The first university car park is located off Lady Lawson Street (one way street) to the rear of ECA Evolution House. This car park is accessed via a secure gate which requires a key fob to open. The car park is suitably surfaced for wheelchair users and contains a disabled bay. However, access from this car park to ECA Evolution House is via a vehicle access route which comprises a moderate gradient. Secure gate image. ECA Evolution House car park image. The second university car park is located off Lady Lawson Street within the college courtyard and the third university car park is located off Lauriston Place to the front of the ECA Hunter Building. Both of these car parks are suitably surfaced for wheelchair users and contain a disabled bay. However, access from these car parks to ECA Evolution House is in excess of 200 metres and is via footpaths which comprise a steep gradient. College courtyard car park image. Car park at the front of the Hunter Building image. The fourth university car park is located to the rear of the ECA Architecture Building. This car park is unsuitably surfaced for wheelchair users, is exited via a steep gradient, and, access from this car park to ECA Evolution House is in excess of 200 metres via a steep footpath. Page 7.

Access to/from fourth car park image. Fourth car park image. There are eight additional university parking bays located to the side of the ECA Hunter Building, off Keir Street (see location map). Please note that these bays are currently out of use. University parking at the side of the ECA Hunter Building image. If you do not hold a valid permit (or key fob) and require use of a university bay, it is recommended that contact is made with Transport & Parking prior to your journey (see contact information page). City of Edinburgh Council pay and display parking bays are located along Lady Lawson Street within close proximity of ECA Evolution House. However, there are limited drop kerbs from these bays to the adjacent footpaths and the adjacent footpaths comprise a steep gradient. Page 8.

Outside Access. ECA Evolution House has two entrances. The main entrance is located on West Port Road and is accessed via a public footpath which is of a steep gradient. Main entrance image. There are two doors at the main entrance. The door to the left is a manually operated revolving door which rotates anti-clockwise and is unsuitable for wheelchair access. Revolving door image. Page 9.

The door to the right is a manually operated secure door which opens outwards and requires a valid university smartcard and pin code to access. This door is suitable for access by wheelchair users and persons with mobility difficulties. However, wheelchair access to this entrance is not recommended without assistance. Secure door image. There is an intercom call point and a card proximity reader/keypad located to the right of the main entrance doors. The intercom call point can be used to gain assistance. Intercom & card proximity reader/keypad image. Page 10.

The second entrance is located on Lady Lawson Street. This entrance is also accessed via a public footpath which is of a steep gradient. Secondary entrance image. There are two secure doors at the secondary entrance which both require a valid university smartcard to access. The first door is manually operated, opens outwards and is released using a card proximity reader/keypad which is located on the wall to the left of the door. Manually operated door image. Upon proceeding through the first door, or alternatively, upon accessing the secondary entrance from the ECA Evolution House car park, there is an automated door. This door also opens outwards and is operated using a card proximity reader/keypad which is located on the wall to the left of the door. Page 11.

Automatic door image. If you are a wheelchair user or have mobility difficulties and are visiting ECA Evolution House for the first time, it is recommended that contact is made with the ECA Health and Safety Officer prior to your journey (see contact information page). Internal Access. Upon entering ECA Evolution House at the main entrance, wheelchair access beyond the entrance foyer is via a ramp. The ramp is of a moderate gradient and incorporates a handrail to one side. Ramp image. Page 12.

Upon entering ECA Evolution House at the secondary entrance there is a ramp which is of a shallow gradient. The ramp does not incorporate handrails. Ramp within secondary entrance image. The ECA Library is located over part of the ground and first floors; with the main entrance being located on the first floor (see floor plans). Wheelchair access to the ground floor of the library is possible via a secure door which is located adjacent the lifts on this level. The secure door is heavy, is operated manually, opens outwards and requires a valid university smartcard to access. There is a card proximity reader located to the left of the secure door within comfortable reach of wheelchair users. The library personnel can provide assistance for wheelchair users and persons with mobility difficulties. To arrange assistance prior to your journey please call the library reception on: 0131 651 5700. Receptions. There are four receptions within ECA Evolution House (see floor plans). Main Reception. - The main reception is located to the left upon entering the building at the main entrance. - The reception desk is suitable for wheelchair approach but is not recessed. - Lighting levels are good. - There is an induction loop. - The main reception is located in close proximity of the lifts. Page 13.

Main reception desk image. Library Reception. - The library reception is located on the first floor. - The reception desk is suitable for wheelchair approach and is recessed. - Lighting levels are good. - There is a call point. - There is a telephone. - There is an induction loop. - The library reception is located in close proximity of the lifts. Library reception desk image. Page 14.

School of Design Reception. - The School of Design reception is located on the second floor. - The reception desk has a lowered section to the left which is suitable for wheelchair approach. The lowered section is not recessed. - Lighting levels are good. - There is a call point. - There is an induction loop. - The School of Design reception is located in close proximity of the lifts. School of Design reception desk image. Postgraduate Office Reception. The Postgraduate Office reception is located on the third floor. Postgraduate Office reception desk image. Page 15.

- The reception desk has a lowered section to the right which is suitable for wheelchair approach. The lowered section is not recessed. - Lighting levels are good. - There is a call point. - There is an induction loop. - The Postgraduate Office reception is located in close proximity of the lifts. Lifts. All floors are accessible by lift. - There is ramped access to the lifts from both the main and secondary entrances. - The lift call points are at an accessible height. - Lift car controls are available on both sides of the lifts and are within comfortable reach of wheelchair users. - The control panels have braille markings. - There is an alarm and an emergency intercom. - There is contrast between the lift wall and floor surfaces. - There is an audible announcer. - The lifts have a mirror on the rear wall. - The lift car interiors have handrails on three walls. - There is a visual floor indicator. - The lighting level is not good. - The lift doors have pressure sensors. Stairs. All floors are accessible by stairs. - The stairs have contrasting nosings. Page 16.

- The stairs have handrails on both sides. - The handrails in the main stairwell (located opposite the main reception) contrast with the wall colour. - The handrails in other stairwells do not contrast with the wall colour. - The lighting level in stairwells is good. - There are emergency evacuation chairs located close by the stair landings on floor levels two and four (see floor plans). Main stairs image. Other stairs image. Toilets. Accessible toilets are located on all floors (see floor plans). - There is left hand lateral transfer space in all accessible toilets. - There is limited manoeuvring space in all accessible toilets. - All accessible toilets contain emergency pull chord alarms and visual fire alarms. - The doors open outwards. - The width of the accessible toilet doors is suitable for wheelchairs. - There are suitable dropdown and support rails for transfer. Page 17.

- The tap types are lever operation. - There are coat hooks in all accessible toilets. - The contrast between the grab rails and walls is good. - The contrast between the walls and floors is good. - Lighting levels are good. Accessible toilet cubicle image. Standard male and female toilet cubicles are located on all floors. - All standard cubicles contain emergency pull chord alarms. Page 18.

This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: Wheelchair access to this building is not recommended without assistance. Room Directory. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. G. Boardroom. Offices. Crit Rooms. Graphic Design Studio. Helen A Rose Studio Space. Illustration Staff Room. Illustration Studio. Office. Postgraduate Office Reception. Postgraduate Office Interior Design Studio. Product Design Studio. Research Space. Andrew Grant Lecture Theatre. Computer Lab. Postgraduate Studio. School of Design Reception. School of Design Office. Seminar Space. Study Space. John L Paterson Lecture Theatre. Library. Library Reception. Study Space. Main ECA Reception. Art, Space & Nature. Library Disabled Access. Page 19.

Floor Plans. - The following five pages contain building floor plans. This page contains the ground floor plan. Page 20.

- This page contains the first floor plan. Page 21.

- This page contains the second floor plan. Page 22.

- This page contains the third floor plan. Page 23.

- This page contains the fourth floor plan. Page 24.

- This page contains the fifth floor plan. Page 25.

Opening Hours. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. Saturday. Sunday. 8:30am-4:45pm. 8:30am-4:45pm. 8:30am-4:45pm. 8:30am-4:45pm. 8:30am-4:45pm. Closed. Closed. Out of hours swipe card access is available for authorised university staff and students. For information about out of hours access, please contact the main reception (see contact information page). Main Reception. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. Saturday. Sunday. 8:45am-4:45pm. 8:45am-4:45pm. 8:45am-4:45pm. 8:45am-4:45pm. 8:45am-4:45pm. Closed. Closed. ECA Library. For up to date library opening hours, along with information on out of hours access to the library, please visit: http://www.ed.ac.uk/is/eca-library, or contact the library reception (see contact information page). Page 26.

Contact Information. Main Reception: Telephone: 0131 651 5800. Email: eca@ed.ac.uk. Health & Safety Officer: Alastair Brown. Telephone: 0131 651 5851. Email: eca.healthandsafety@ed.ac.uk. Library Reception: Telephone: 0131 651 5700. Email: IS.Helpline@ed.ac.uk. School of Design: Telephone: 0131 651 5712. Email: UGDesign@ed.ac.uk. Postgraduate Office: Telephone: 0131 651 5736. Email: ecapgtdegrees@ed.ac.uk. Transport & Parking: Telephone: 0131 650 9101. Email: transport@ed.ac.uk. University Switchboard: Telephone: 0131 650 1000. Page 27.

Links. University Homepage. Campus Maps. Bookable Rooms Guides. Student Disability Service. Edinburgh College of Art. Transport & Parking. City of Edinburgh Council Parking. Page 28.

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH ECA Evolution House April 2014