ANTHROPOMETRICS & UNIVERSAL DESIGN
• Introduction: The study of human body dimensions and movement ranges applied to creating accessible, inclusive, and equitable interior spaces.
Instructor Profile
Prerequisites
Environmental Psychology & Design History
Space Planning & Human Factors
Description
• Topics Covered: Standard human clearance zones; barrier-free design; wheelchair turnaround dimensions; sensory accessibility; inclusive restroom design.
• Course Objectives: Ensure all interior plans respect the absolute physical realities of the human body and accommodate users of all abilities.
• Learning Outcomes: Apply universal design standards, audit spaces for accessibility compliance, and draft precise human-clearance diagrams.
• Tools & Materials: Metric/Imperial tape measures; ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or local code manuals; anthropometric data charts.
Course Rules
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• Course Rules: The Accessibility Zero Rule: Any plan layout featuring a corridor, doorway, or ramp that violates accessibility code clearances receives an automatic failure. Accurate Clearances: Drafted furniture layouts must display exact dimension strings proving clearance paths.
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