Hi Stewart
Previous research by police architects found that blue lights created an
'erotic ambience', and therefore were not recommended in design guidance
concerning crime and public toilets. We have included this as a reference
to previous research within our work, but have not specifically followed up
anti-social behaviours as we are focused on the specifics of design and
access.
Regards
Jo-Anne
At 12:18 20/02/2006, you wrote:
>Hi
>I note your comment that blue lights " may also create an ambience for
>other non toileting behaviour such as sexual contact."
>In all seriousness has this been researched by UCL? What precisely are
>your findings?
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>Our research on the inclusive design of away from home toilets has found
>that blue lights in loos not only makes access for people with visual
>impairments difficult, but also for people with urostomies /
>colostomies, who need to be able to see that they have adequately
>cleaned their stoma.
>In addition children and young adults with autism also find them very
>distressing and we have reports of children refusing to use toilets
>fitted with blue lights and consequently soiling themselves.
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>Other studies of blue lights in toilets have found that whilst initially
>they may deter drug use within the facility, they may also create an
>ambiance for other non-toileting behaviour such as sexual contact.
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>If you would like any further information on this or any other aspects
>of our research on away from home (public) toilets - please do not
>hesitate to contact me.
>Regards
>Jo-Anne
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