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PROJECTS - SPECIAL REPORT


the natural environment, demonstrated in its location in a semi-rural setting and the use of accessible outdoor spaces, as well as natural materials and glazing to allow for light.” To complement the natural feel


undertaken for each room within the building, supplemented with CATT acoustic ray tracing models for the atrium and assessment suite spaces. “From good practice guidance for


reverberation times in atria of circa 1.5 seconds; it was proposed to achieve less than 1.2 seconds, and later iterations of the design model resulted in a value of just 0.8 seconds, with measurements averaged over each of the three storeys. “For the assessment suites, initial design looked at meeting the BB93 criteria for primary school classrooms, of 0.6 seconds. However, further to client consultation and design team discussion, it was proposed to meet a value of 0.4 seconds. “All of the above has been undertaken


against budget constraints, which given that the building has been undertaken for a charity, has resulted in excellent build quality and high levels of acoustic performance throughout.”


SHEDDING SOME LIGHT ON IT Beswick adds: “An important part to the overarching design strategy for the CICC was the building’s relationship to


to the indoor spaces, all lighting utilised in the building is specified to be flicker free and has a semi- warm white light temperature of circa 3800k. In addition, solar-controlled glazing has been used throughout the building to reduce glare and the risk of disorientating pools of light and shadows which could overstimulate the children using the building. Lighting has also played an important part in the adaptability of common- use spaces, including the assessment suites. Early consultation illustrated the


diverse and changing preferences of children with autism, as well as the potential fixation or negative behavioural reaction to change. Beswick said: “With this intelligence,


combined with diffused and dimmable task lighting, are colour-change LED fittings which have been recessed to the room’s ceiling perimeter to provide indirect, variable colour washing to the walls to aid child engagement. “Colours can be pre-determined based on individual child preferences to assist pre-visit preparation, or can be selected by the child in-situ via an in-room application and used as part of the engagement or assessment process.” said Trudi.


COMING TO OUR SENSES She added: “In developing this project we are directly and practically addressing challenges relating to the understanding and awareness of autism and neurodevelopmental conditions as


well as the assessment and intervention of the condition.


“It is my hope and mission to use the


lessons learnt in the construction of the CICC to better the built environment for everyone by highlighting the needs of people with hidden disabilities and championing truly-inclusive design. “If we all come to our senses and include all disabilities at the very beginning of the design process, we can create more-inclusive and enjoyable spaces for everyone.”


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