Human Factors in the Built Environment

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

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Human Factors in the Built Environment, Third Edition explains the relationship of the human body and space planning to the design process so that you can plan and detail interiors. Key topics include proxemics, anthropometrics, ergonomics, sensory components, diversity, global concerns, health and safety, environmental considerations, special populations, and universal (inclusive) design. The Third Edition also includes discussions around Covid regulations, bariatric applications, hybrid offices, empathic design, biophilia, and more. Recipient of the American Society of Interior Designers Joel Polsky Prize, this book has all the information you need in a quick reference format. STUDIO Features Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for using the text in the classroom and planning the course with sample syllabi, and supplemental assignments PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

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Linda L. Nussbaumer, PhD, NCIDQ, is a professor emeriti of interior design where she taught at South Dakota State University (SDSU). She continues to teach as an adjunct faculty for Radford University. She has published in the Journal of Interior Design, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Implications.