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CHAPTER 7: INTERIOR SPACE DESIGN providing clearance once in a shared toilet room, the same clearance must be provided twice in separate ones. This is not an economical use of built space. � Cubbies that are lined up facing into the classroom: this condition wastes precious classroom wall space and creates a chaotic visual impression. � Solid interior doors that do not allow for necessary supervision. � Inadequate or improper storage, creating crowded, chaotic-looking classsroom environment. Note that large central storage rooms will not solve the center’s storage problems alone. Instead, wall-mounted cabinets and closets close to children’s activity areas in the classroom are essential. � Diapering areas that face walls and do not allow supervision while diapering. � Undimmable, ceiling mounted institutional troffer-type fluorescent light fixtures with poor color rendition, such as those typical of office space, together with a lack of other light sources for task lighting. � The use of 90 degree or acute angled walls (in plan) where an obtuse angle would be safer and easier to negotiate. � Windows mounted too high for children to view out (or in existing space, with no risers to allow accessing the view). � Long Dead-end Corridors. The designer should strive to maximize efficiency and not devote unnecessary, precious area to solely utilitarian circulation. Corridors that must be lengthy because of site configuration, for example, need stopping, cuing and socializing areas along the way. � Inadequate natural light. � Misuse of color. Either overly stimulating, overly bright, or dark and oppressive wall colors. These mistakes usually result from over reliance on sample color chips. All colors should have large-scale samples completed and approved before final color decisions are made. Avoid primary red and orange particular. 1 HANDBOOK FOR PUBLIC PLAYGROUND SAFETY, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 2 Ibid 3 HANDBOOK FOR PUBLIC PLAYGROUND SAFETY, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 7-22 PBS-140 - July 2003
CHAPTER 8: FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT PBS-140 - July 2003 8.1 General Criteria 8-1 8.1.1 Storage 8-1 8.1.2 Upholstered Furniture 8-2 8.1.3 Chemicals 8-2 8.1.4 Storage Units 8-2 8.1.5 Seating 8-2 8.1.6 Tables and Chairs 8-2 8.1.7 Countertops 8-2 8.2 Play Yard Equipment 8-2 8.3 Furniture and Equipment List 8-3 8
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Playgrounds for Yo
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INDEX Cleanouts 10-8 Closed circuit
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