HOW TO MEASURE A ROOM FOR MULTI-SENSORY PRODUCTS
A Multi-Sensory Environment is a specific space designed to allow the user to control all aspects of sensation in the area. The main components of every MSE is that it is accessible to all functioning levels, provides the opportunity for choice by the user, is meaningful, demand free and empowers the individual to overcome sensory deficits and allows them to take control to discover and explore the world around them.
STEP 3 - ADD MEASUREMENTS TO YOUR SKETCHES We need to know the exact space that you have to work with. Start by measuring each fixed point in the room. This means measur- ing the distance between the door frame to the corner of the room. The corner of the room to the window and so on.... recording the measurements as you go. Pick a starting point in the room and work clockwise so
STEP 1 - DRAW AN OUTLINE OF YOUR ROOM Draw an outline of the shape of your room complete with the doors & windows and the direction in which they open.
STEP 2 - MAKE A SKETCH OF EACH WALL Next, make a sketch of each wall including electrical outlets, air vents, and any other fixed
ROOM DESIGN With your room sketches, we will present your facility with a video tour as well as a presentation of your future multi-sensory room. Visit our website to view our step-by-step instructional video on measuring a room which includes a video tour of a mutli-sensory room .
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