Featuring an expert overview of the new BS83000:2009, which covers the design of buildings and approaches to meet the needs of disabled people, the user-friendly e-guide is available to download free of charge from the GEZE website http://www.geze.co.uk/_img/pics/library/E-Pamphlet_0109.pdf and provides accurate advice and practical solutions to address the issues surrounding inclusive design.
The BS8300:2009 standard, launched in February, is the result of an in-depth consultation by industry experts, including GEZE UK’s technical director Simon Bowden. “This standard provides actual solutions where products or product sets exist, or advice in finding the right solution. Rather than just telling architects and specifiers what they need to do, this explains how it can be achieved, and its essential that manufacturers like GEZE UK help promote it,” commented Simon.
“We’re hoping that our e-guide will help raise the profile of the BSI guidance, and includes examples and information, demonstrating how inclusive design can easily be achieved by specifying the right product first time, without having to compromise on cost, style or safety.”
As part of its commitment to advise and inform architects, specifiers and contractors, GEZE UK is promoting its Technical Support Helpline, a service which provides valuable in-depth guidance about everything from how to prevent energy loss to entrance upgrades.