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Science Lab Building

University of Greenwich, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, London, SE9 2UG

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Summary

  • Service View
    • The service is located in the middle of the David Fussey, Library Health Sciences Building and the Bronte Building. There are paths from the car park to the rear and from the library in the central part of the campus. There is only one room within the small building with no toilets.
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; a laboratory.

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Useful Information

Getting Here

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Bronte, Wren and David Fussey Car Park.
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a pay & display service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The normal fee is up to £3 for the day. There is free parking for University disabled permit holders (permit issued online for duration of Blue Badge). The buildings share a common parking space spread across the site.

Site/Campus Car Park (Bronte, Wren and David Fussey Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the Bronte, Wren and David Fussey Buildings.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Bronte Building, Wren Building, Science Lab and David Fussey.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 264cm x 485cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 100cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all users.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment can be made by phone.
    • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible ramped entrance to the Bronte Building.
    • The payment machine controls vary from 104-123cm. Parking is £1.00 for all day for most users. Blue Badge Holders can get a free University Disabled Persons Permit otherwise they are required to pay for parking. Parking charges apply Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, excluding Bank Holidays.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • Step(s) View
    • Photograph 1 shows the approach from campus and photograph 2 shows the approach from the Bronte, Wren and David Fussey Car Park. Both approaches are step-free. However, the approach from the car park is narrowed to less than 50cm due to overgrowth of vegetation. For those who need to bypass the kerb from the car park, take the approach shown in photograph 1. Follow the path from the car park round the Wren Building and down the approach shown in photograph 1.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building via a ramp.
    • This entrance gives access to the Science Laboratory.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Science Modular Lab'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance, running alongside the building.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 146cm (4ft 9in).

Opening Times (Term Time)

  • Monday 08:00 - 21:30.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 21:30.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 21:30.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 21:30.
  • Friday 08:00 - 21:30.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 21:30.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 21:30.

Opening Times (Non-Term Time)

  • Monday 08:00 - 19:30.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 19:30.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 19:30.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 19:30.
  • Friday 08:00 - 19:30.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 19:30.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 19:30.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • Comments View
    • The main entrance door leads straight into the Science Lab with no corridors. The entrance is sufficiently wide (over 120cm), but at the time of survey had stools narrowing the entrance (non-term time).

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Wren Building or Library.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Wren Building or the Library.