Entrances should be spacious enough for people to pause and assimilate their surroundings. Signs and directions should be obvious and clear and there should not be too many of them or of superfluous information. Any reception desk (see Furniture and Fittings) should be obvious. The area should be resonably lit to reduce the contrast between daylight outside and building lighting or daylight inside.

Corridors should be wide enough for people and wheelchair users to pass each other. 1200mm is a reasonable width.

Lighting with colour and tonal contrasts should clearly define between wall, floor and door surfaces. Windows or lighting at the end of corridors can create glare, making vision difficult for everyone.

Where appropriate, internal doors should have vision panels at a suitable height for wheelchair users and shorter people to see and be seen.

The potential use of rooms should be considered, particularly for people with impairments. There should be enough space to move around. Some furniture should not be fixed, so that space can accommodate wheelchair users. Lighting, colour and tonal contrasts should clearly define between wall, floor and door areas. This helps people with visual impairments quickly evaluate the area they have just entered.

Windows should not be behind principal speakers or presentation material as this will provide glare for everyone.

Consideration should be given to providing induction loops in meeting rooms, interview rooms and larger halls. This will help people with hearing impairments.