Sensory Guide: Jack Cole & Jack Honey Buildings
Introduction
The School of Computer Science is based in the Jack Cole Building, purpose-built in 2004, with additional teaching and study spaces in the Jack Honey Building. Classrooms and labs cater to undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing both group and individual learning environments.
This sensory guide outlines what you might experience in key shared, teaching, and outdoor spaces across the buildings.
These buildings are located on the North Haugh, St Andrews (KY16 9SX).
Main Area (Jack Cole)
Visual 👁
- Lots of plants
- Good signage for navigation
- Open 24/7
- New UV lighting
Audio 👂
- Loud hum from radiators
Smell 👃
- Floral, clean scent
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Open layout allows easy movement
Communal Area & Coffee Area
Visual 👁
- Lots of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
- Variety of seating options
Audio 👂
- Loud hum from radiators
- Can be very noisy depending on use
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Seating allows both social interaction and quieter spaces
Tutorial Rooms
Visual 👁
- Bright lighting
- Internal rooms without windows, external rooms with windows
Audio 👂
- 8–10 students per class
- Unable to control temperature
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Tiered/seated layouts for small group learning
Computer Lab
Visual 👁
- Very large room
- No windows
Audio 👂
- Can get noisy with group work
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Individual study areas
- Group work areas allow collaborative learning
Outside Areas
Visual 👁
- Roof access with picnic tables
- Ground floor patio with picnic tables
Audio 👂
- Quiet on roof
- Can be busy on patio
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Community garden space available
- Open areas allow distancing from others
Jack Honey Building
Visual 👁
- Individual study spaces throughout
- Lots of windows in labs
Audio 👂
- Very loud hand dryers in toilets
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- PhD area has private study space
- No accessible toilets