Upon completion of the seminar, participants will have a greater understanding of:
- Some of the ways in which dementia can impact how an individual perceives their environment
- How good design can help create a more supportive environment for those living with dementia
- Key considerations for dementia-focused design, including use of colour contrast, surface texture, lighting, flooring,
- Tips on creating suitable colour schemes
By the end of the CPD, delegates should have stronger knowledge around:
- How people with visual impairments navigate a space
- Importance of visual contrast and identifying critical surfaces
- Guidelines on contrast in Building Regulation Approved Document Part M
- How to identify the light reflectance values of surfaces
- How to select colours to create adequate contrast as laid out in the guidelines
Colour in the Built Environment
Dulux Trade has four dedicated CPD courses on offer which can all be delivered virtually or face-to-face, covering the following topics: Designing for Dementia; Colour and Contrast for Inclusive Design; Colour in the Built Environment and Sustainable Choices in Decorative Coatings. Read on to find out more …
Colour and Contrast for Inclusive Design
This seminar enables delegates to appreciate the importance of colour and luminance contrast in designing inclusive environments, equipping them with the knowledge needed to design interiors that will simplify navigation for all users, but especially for those with visual impairments. It explores research that impacted Approved Document part M2 and the impact of other environmental factors such as lighting and surface finish.
Designing for Dementia
Follow Dulux Trade on LinkedIn to find out when CPDs are being hosted. Alternatively, for more information on the specification tools and services available from Dulux Trade visit: https://www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk/en/services/architects-specifiers
