Ergonomics of the Built Environment
Principles and Architectural Design Methodology
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Beschreibung
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the ergonomics of the built environment as a holistic, user-centered, and practice-oriented discipline that integrates human factors into architectural and urban design. It examines how the physical, cognitive, and organizational dimensions of human behavior shape spaces that foster comfort, efficiency, and well-being. Introducing the core theoretical foundations of ergonomics and human factors, the book underscores the importance of user participation, diversity, and adherence to design standards as essential components of effective spatial design. It proposes a systematic approach that translates these principles into an iterative design process, illustrated through practical examples across diverse architectural and urban contexts. Building on this foundation, the text presents validated qualitative tools and methods for assessing how built environments influence human performance and well-being. The role of ergonomics in sustainable and green building design is discussed throughout, including its contribution to maintenance practices that enhance socio-technical efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. Concluding with reflections on global sustainability challenges, the book positions ergonomic design of the built environment as a crucial framework for advancing human health, well-being, and resilience in contemporary urban life.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the ergonomics of the built environment as a holistic, user-centered, and practice-oriented discipline that integrates human factors into architectural and urban design. It examines how the physical, cognitive, and organizational dimensions of human behavior shape spaces that foster comfort, efficiency, and well-being. Introducing the core theoretical foundations of ergonomics and human factors, the book underscores the importance of user participation, diversity, and adherence to design standards as essential components of effective spatial design. It proposes a systematic approach that translates these principles into an iterative design process, illustrated through practical examples across diverse architectural and urban contexts. Building on this foundation, the text presents validated qualitative tools and methods for assessing how built environments influence human performance and well-being. The role of ergonomics in sustainable and green building design is discussed throughout, including its contribution to maintenance practices that enhance socio-technical efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. Concluding with reflections on global sustainability challenges, the book positions ergonomic design of the built environment as a crucial framework for advancing human health, well-being, and resilience in contemporary urban life.
Addresses challenges such as climate change & environmental degradation, ageing population, human & planet vulnerability Examines human factors principles such as user involvement, consideration of user variability, diversity, & stereotypes Discusses the design methodology supported by practical examples related to different architectural and urban scenarios
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Erminia Attaianese
Themen in »Ergonomics of the Built Environment«
human-centered building design human-related building performances Human Factors Ergonomics Green Sustainable Building building maintenance Built Environment