Human dimension & interior space : a source book of design reference standards

Panero, Julius. (Author). Zelnik, Martin, 1939- (author.).

Summary: Human Dimension and Interior Space is the first major anthropometrically based reference book of design standards for use by all those involved with the physical planning and detailing of interiors, including interior designers, architects, furniture designers, builders, industrial designers, and students of design. The use of anthropometric data, although no substitute for good design or sound professional judgment should be viewed as one of the many tools required in the design process. This comprehensive overview of anthropometrics consists of three parts. -Publisher description (see link below for complete review).

Record details

ISBN: 9780823072712
ISBN: 0823072711
Physical Description: print
320 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm
Publisher: New York : Whitney Library of Design, 1979.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 316-317) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword / John T. McConville -- Introduction -- A. Human dimension: anthropometrics : Anthropometric theory : Anthropometry ; Sources of data ; Type of data ; Presentation of data ; Percentiles ; Variability and reliability -- Anthropometric data/application : Appropriateness ; "Average man" fallacy ; Reach, clearance and adjustability ; The hidden dimensions ; People in motion ; Range of joint motion ; Restraints -- Elderly and physically disabled people : Elderly people ; Physically disabled people ; Chairbound people ; Ambulant disabled people -- Anthropometrics of seating : The dynamics of seating ; Anthropometric considerations ; Seat height ; Seat depth ; Backrest ; Armrests ; Cushioning -- B. Human dimension: anthropometric tables : Metrological analysis -- Adult male and female: structural body dimensions -- Adult male and female: miscellaneous structural body dimensions -- Adult male and female: functional body dimensions -- Adult male and female: projected 1985 body dimensions -- Adult male working positions -- Children ages 6 to 11: weight and structural body dimensions -- Adult male head, face, hand, and foot dimensions -- Joint motion -- C. Interior space: basic design reference standards -- Seating -- Residential spaces : Living spaces ; Dining spaces ; Cooking spaces ; Sleeping spaces ; Bathrooms -- Office spaces : The private office ; The general office ; Reception spaces ; Conference rooms -- Mercantile spaces : Retail spaces ; Food stores ; Hair styling -- Eating and drinking spaces : Bars ; Food counters ; Dining spaces -- Health care spaces : Medical treatment rooms ; Dental treatment rooms ; Hospital rooms -- Leisure and recreational spaces : Exercise areas ; Sports and games ; Work and craft centers -- Public spaces : Horizontal circulation spaces ; Vertical circulation spaces ; Public bathrooms ; Public convenience facilities -- Audiovisual spaces : Basics ; Workstation displays ; Displays for group viewing -- D. Epilogue -- E. Appendix : Glossary -- Anthropometric data: sources.