AR 392 - Human Factors in Interior Design

In AR 392 Human Factors in Interior Design, students study the relationship between the individual and the built environment as well as the impact the built environment has on society as a whole. Under the umbrella term “human factors” falls the study of ergonomics and anthropometrics, environmental and spatial behavior, universal design and the Americans with Disabilities Act, life safety issues and issues of social responsibility. Human Factors topics will be discussed in the context of various types of design, including private residence design, retail and hospitality design, offices, healthcare and education design, and design for diverse populations. Students will be introduced to the phases of design that deal most directly with human factors topics: programming and post- occupancy evaluation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3