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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN - I
LE MODULOR - LE CORBUSIER
What is Anthropometry?
Derived from the two Greek word anthropo(s) - human and metricos - of
or pertaining to measurement.
The ergonomist (a person that studies ergonomics, from the Greek: ergon
- work; nomos – natural laws) therefore, uses anthropomteric data to
ensure, quite literally, that the machine or the environment fits the person.
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Why Anthropometry?
Whenever the human operator has to interact with the environment it is
important to have details of the dimensions of the appropriate body part.
Hence, measurement of human body is the key importance for any kind of
design.
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Failure due to negligence of Anthropometry
Why Anthropometry has variability?
The wide distribution of body dimensions and shapes which maybe
encountered in a population can often be due to slight genetic
differences, age, sex and sometimes culture.
Body Dimensions
Types of Anthropometry -
Functional Anthropometry (Dynamic Anthropometry) – deals with
compound measurements of the moving human being.
e.g. Reach and the angular ranges of various joints.
Body Dimensions
Measure of Anthropometry -
Exercise -
Team of 5 students to measure one individual from the group and make
anthropometry chart, in various positions.
- sitting (different positions)
- standing (with all movements of hands and legs)
- sleeping