The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design (Dreyfuss Associates)

Human factors research impacts everything from the height of kitchen counters to the placement of automobile pedals to a book's type size. And in this updated and expanded version of the original landmark work, you'll find the research information necessary to create designs that better accommodate human need. Featuring more than 200 anthropometric drawings, this handbook is filled with all of the essential measurements of the human body and its relationship to the designed environment. You'll also discover guidelines for designing for children and the elderly, for the digital workplace, and for ADA compliance. Measurements are in both English and metric units. "In most design assignments, all ages, all sizes, all conditions of men and women must be taken into account. The essential anthropometric resource for today, The Measure of Man and Woman is both an invaluable and a fascinating work. The data presented through these striking images and through the accompanying text and tabular material consist of newly collected measurements (in the English and metric systems) including those for children, teenagers, adult men and women, and the elderly, ranging from the 1 to the 99.5 percentiles. This comprehensive reference also provides rates of growth and ranges of movement for the waist, neck, limbs, and so on. Data pertaining to safety considerations in the design of objects and spaces constitute a significant part of the storehouse of information. Environmental factors such as lighting, noise, temperature, color, and even radiation are analyzed in detail. And, of course, The Measure of Man and Woman will answer the questions of anyone engaged in designing corridors, ramps, bathroom facilities, and office work stations in conformity with the Americans with Disabilities Act."--book jacket Anthropometry. -the Elderly. -differently Abled People. -seating. -residential Space Considerations. -maintenance Access. -safety At Work And Home. -vehicular Accomodation. -manual Controls. -the Environment. Alvin R. Tilley, Henry Dreyfuss Associates. Originally Published: New York : Whitney Library Of Design, Under Title: The Measure Of Man, 1959. The Key Figure In This Development, And In The Creation Of The Measure Of Man And Woman, Ahs Been Alvin R. Tilley, One Of The World's Foremost Experts In Applied Anthropometry. -- P.7. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A revised and expanded version of "The Measurement of Man", containing updated information on anthropometric factors for the design community including a chart of measurement comparisons between European, Japanese and US men and women. All dimensions are given in metric and imperial. In gathering data on the size of the body and its components, movement limitations, and strength-all of which are required to establish human-machine relationships and other design requirements-numerous measurement devices are employed.