Lecture 1 Introduction To Human Factors PDF

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment 241 SEMESTER Ms. Wafa Alghamdi (Coordinator) - Ms Mariola Fernandez ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment 241 SEMESTER Ms. Wafa Alghamdi (Coordinator) - Ms Mariola Fernandez ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Definition Human Factors Human Factors Topics Proxemics Anthropometrics Ergonomics Why is it good? 1 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION Definition of Human Factors Is the study of the way humans are related to the world around them. It is concerned with improving performance & safety. 2 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION Human Factors The study of human factors focuses on human beings and how people interact with their surroundings (products, workspaces and environments). At home and within their job. On daily basis, people encounter products equipment and environments that may or not be stressful because human factors have not been taken into account during the design process. 3 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION Designers should… Understand the capacity of humans to function within a space. Study how people interact with each other & their environment (including physical objects). 4 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION Human Factors most important topics : 1. Proxemics 2. Anthropometrics 3. Ergonomics In addition to other aspects which include… People with disabilities, Universal design, Human diversity, Children, the Elderly environmental considerations… 6 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION 1. Proxemics The branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves and others. 7 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION 2. Anthropometrics The study of human body measurements including height and weight. This information is used by designers to create functional spaces 8 9 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION 3. Ergonometrics The study of human body measurements including height and weight. This information is used by designers to create functional spaces. Ergonomics is the process of designing Mainly is the relationship between humans & their work or arranging workplaces, products and environment. Example: systems so that they fit the people who Lighting (eye strain or stress, glare). Furniture (work surface heights) use them. 10 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION 11 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION Should we need to focus in Human Factors? Why is it good for? 12 ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION Examining Human Factors should be part of the programming process & continue through the design & drafting of detailed drawings. Examining Human Factors should help the designer to make a strong connection between human factors & the space they design. 13 Reference Textbooks: Human Factors in the Built Human Dimension and Interior Environment Space Linda L. Nussbaumer Julius Panero and Martin Zelnik 15