ISBN13: | 9798765104057 |
ISBN10: | 8765104056 |
Binding: | Paperback |
No. of pages: | pages |
Size: | 280x215 mm |
Language: | English |
Illustrations: | 350 bw illus |
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Human Factors in the Built Environment
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A comprehensive resource on the relationship of the human body and interior space covering proxemics, anthropometrics, and ergonomics. This edition focuses on updates around Covid regulations, bariatric applications, hybrid offices, empathic design, biophilia, gen z, and more.
Human Factors in the Built Environment, Third Edition explains the relationship of the human body and space planning to the design process so that you can plan and detail interiors. Key topics include proxemics, anthropometrics, ergonomics, sensory components, diversity, global concerns, health and safety, environmental considerations, special populations, and universal (inclusive) design. The Third Edition also includes discussions around Covid regulations, bariatric applications, hybrid offices, empathic design, biophilia, and more. Recipient of the American Society of Interior Designers Joel Polsky Prize, this book has all the information you need in a quick reference format.
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Preface
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Part 1: What is Human Factors?
1. Proxemics
2. Anthropometrics
3. Ergonomics
4. Universal Design
Part II Human Factors and Special Needs
5. Human Diversity
6. The Elderly
7. Children
8. Environmental Considerations
Part III Human Factors and Applied Case Studies
9. Residential DesignEnvironments
10. Commercial DesignEnvironments
11. Office Design
12. Hospitality Design
13. Healthcare Design
14. Educational Design
15. Retail Design
Appendix
Glossary
Bibliography
Index