Why do the architects, designers and constructors think that everyone who wants access to a building is a superbly fit mountaineer?
The width of stair treads and the height between the treads does not make "ease of use" sense, similarly the slope angle of many access ramps is comparable to a ski jump!
Elderly folks and others who have walking difficulties seem to be ignored by the owners of buildings and their architects, designers and constructors.
There are many restaurants, supermarkets, shops, government offices, banks that are on our "don't go there" list simply because of this access design failure.
In a number of cases there are not even handrails to offer some form of support for the climber.
Talking to the management at a number of these places usually brings a sweet smile and the traditional "sorry" and the even more traditional "lack of actions"!
James
The width of stair treads and the height between the treads does not make "ease of use" sense, similarly the slope angle of many access ramps is comparable to a ski jump!
Elderly folks and others who have walking difficulties seem to be ignored by the owners of buildings and their architects, designers and constructors.
There are many restaurants, supermarkets, shops, government offices, banks that are on our "don't go there" list simply because of this access design failure.
In a number of cases there are not even handrails to offer some form of support for the climber.
Talking to the management at a number of these places usually brings a sweet smile and the traditional "sorry" and the even more traditional "lack of actions"!
James