Interior Design: Ergonomics and Facilities Planning PDF

Interior Design Interior design, a part of environmental design and closely related to architecture, is the planning and design of man-made spaces. The functional applications of ergonomic intuition to home design are essential. Ergonomically-minded interior design creates living spaces that promote...

Interior Design Interior design, a part of environmental design and closely related to architecture, is the planning and design of man-made spaces. The functional applications of ergonomic intuition to home design are essential. Ergonomically-minded interior design creates living spaces that promote “easier” living, not only “happier” to live in, but also because of this convenience. Ivy Batican College of Management and Entrepreneurship HPC 3211- Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry Univers al Des ign Principles 1 Equitable Us e To individuals with different skills, the design is useful and marketable. 2 Flexibility in Us e A wide variety of individuals preferences and abilities are accommodated by the design. 3 Simple and Intuitive Us e It is easy to understand the use of the design, regardless of the user's background, expertise, language ability, or current level of focus. College of Management and Entrepreneurship HPC 3211- Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry Ethics of Ergonomics Interior Design 1 Flexible Planning 2 Comfort of 3 Focus on Aesthetics Movement F lexible planning is Physical comfort is very room’s adaptability to One of the aspects in important, but what adjust at a moment's an ergonomics design about psychological notice. that you should always comfort? One can’t emphasize is the ease have a very effective and comfort of and practical space, but movement. it has poor aesthetics. Universal Design File Perceptible Information Tolerance for Error Low Physical Effort The layout efficiently delivers The layout minimizes risks It is possible to use the important information to the and the detrimental effects design effectively and user, regardless of od unintentional or unwanted comfortably, and with environmental conditions or acts. minimal fatigue. the sensory abilities of the user. College of Management and Entrepreneurship HPC 3211- Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry  Facilities and Workstation Design Workstation Design Worker strain and pain may result from improper positioning of office equipment and materials. Workstation Furnishings To have the most versatility and adaptability for staff, office furniture must be carefully chosen. Lighting To minimize glare and to enhance contrast on working surfaces, light sources should be chosen. College of Management and Entrepreneurship HPC 3211- Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry Accommodating Special Devices Keyboard and Mouse Trays Chairs Common causes of ergonomics issues Adjustability and ease of use are the are flexible keyboard trays that slide in most important things to look for. and out from under the desk or table. Footrests Be careful not to permit the feet of shorter staff to dangle. College of Management and Entrepreneurship HPC 3211- Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry Preventive Strategy in Ergonomics 1 Phys iological Comfort 2 Functional Comfort Spaces which are built for the body’s In a space that was previously used physical comfort are the best. as a shop, you have to retrofit a study area. College of Management and Entrepreneurship HPC 3211- Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry Accommodating Other Needs 1 2 Special Devices Other Accommodations Equally critical is accommodating required aids, It is advisable to have an energy-absorbent floor such as a headset or speakerphone, to reduce surface to minimize worker exhaustion if head and neck movement during high-intensity employees must stand for long periods. phone demand with concurrent keyboard activity. THANK YOU College of Management and Entrepreneurship HPC 3211- Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry