Now compare with "measured drawings" of colonial furniture, and you'll find out why you don't want to copy them.
I think the "standard" for bathroom fixtures and kitchen counters is due for an upward revision. Or perhaps it's my aging back.
Now compare with "measured drawings" of colonial furniture, and you'll find out why you don't want to copy them.
I think the "standard" for bathroom fixtures and kitchen counters is due for an upward revision. Or perhaps it's my aging back.
What is the source (or date) of the anthropometric data he use's? Much of what I see is based on much smaller people than now seem to be around.
Phil
K.-Benoit Evans wrote:
I don't know what data he uses, but most of the large, up-to-date data sets come from military personnel around the world. I haven't looked for a long time, but recent data sets may be difficult to find for free. Try
Brian
Two good documents for Human Factors design there are:
Rico
Excellent documents. Not much direct anthropometric data, but there are some good dimensional guidelines for things like workstations and storage units, etc. For the average woodworker these guidelines would probably be of more use any way. Using the anthropometric data directly would take a lot of extra work. A while back it was difficult to find mil std 1472 online. It is now easily obtainable.
Brian
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