The Measure of Man and Woman
Human Factors in Design
2. Edition February 2002
VI, 98 Pages, Hardcover
Handbook/Reference Book
Henry Dreyfuss Associates (Editor)
Short Description
To work successfully, designers must understand the various body shapes and physical abilities of the population for which they design. The Measure of Man and Woman is an updated and expanded version of the landmark human factors book first published in 1959. It brings together a wealth of crucial information to help designers create products and environments that better accommodate human needs.
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.
Introduction.
Human Factors: A Brief History.
1. Anthropometry.
2. The Elderly.
3. Seating.
4. Residential Space Considerations.
5. Maintenance Access.
6. Safety at Work and at Home.
7. Vehicular Accommodation.
8. Displays.
9. Manual Controls.
10. The Environment.
Appendix A: Conversion Scales.
Appendix B: Abbreviations.
Appendix C: Anthropometric Terms.
Bibliography.
Index.
Illustations: Anatomical Planes and Orientations.
ALVIN R. TILLEY (1914-93), the firm's specialist in human engineering for forty years, was recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on human factors. The compiler of the data presented in this volume, Tilley was coauthor of Humanscale and a major contributor to this book's predecessor, The Measure of Man.
