3.11.1. Common Retrofitting Measures

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of adding ramps to building entrances?

   Hint

   Think about how someone in a wheelchair would enter.

2. 2.

   What are tactile tiles used for?

   Hint

   Consider how people move in spaces without being able to see.

3. 3.

   What is a common retrofitting measure for buildings?

   • Adding escalators
   • Installing ramps
   • Removing doors

   Hint

   Consider measures that aid accessibility.

4. 4.

   True or False: Tactile tiles are only necessary for buildings designed after 2010.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the role of retrofitting.

5. 5.

   Propose a step-by-step plan for retrofitting an old multi-story building to accommodate better accessibility features.

   Hint

   Consider what modifications would most benefit users.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impacts of improved lighting and acoustics in public areas. Provide three significant benefits of these enhancements.

   Hint

   Think about how sensory environments impact user experience.