1 Scope
This PAS gives guidance on the design of the built environment to include the needs
of people who experience sensory/neurological processing differences.
NOTE This includes neurodivergent, neurodegenerative, hypersensitive and other neurological differences which can affect sensory processing and mental wellbeing.
The PAS gives guidance on buildings and external spaces for public and commercial
use, and residential accommodation for independent or supported living. The PAS
covers:
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• lighting;
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• acoustics;
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• décor;
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• flooring;
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• layout;
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• wayfinding;
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• familiarity;
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• clarity;
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• safety;
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• thermal comfort;
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• odour;
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• preview of an environment; and
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• other sensory design considerations.
This PAS does not cover:
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• user requirements for special education environments, dementia, or complex care settings; and
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• detailed guidance on sensory room design.
This PAS is for use by designers, planners, specifiers, facilities managers and
decision-makers on design and management considerations to make places more
inclusive for everyone, by reducing the potential for sensory overload, anxiety or
distress.