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Anthropometry is the science that defines physical measures of a person’s size, form, and
functional capacities. It is first developed in the 19th century as a method employed by physical
anthropologists for the study of human variation and evolution in both living and extinct
populations. In particular, such anthropometric measurements have been used historically as a
means to associate racial, cultural, and psychological attributes with physical properties.
Specifically, anthropomorphic measurements involve the size (e.g., height, weight, surface area,
and volume), structure (e.g., sitting vs. standing height, shoulder and hip width, arm/leg length,
and neck circumference), and composition (e.g., percentage of body fat, water content, and lean
body mass) of humans.
Anthropometric Somatotypes
A mesomorph refers to humans whose tissues are derived primarily from the
mesoderm, exhibited by increased muscle, bone, and connective tissue. Such
individuals typically have a hard physique and rectangular shape, intermediate
between the endo- and ectomorph.
Ectomorph refers to humans whose tissues are derived primarily from the ectoderm,
exhibited by a linear body shape, large surface area, thin muscles and subcutaneous
tissue, and moderately developed digestive viscera. Ectomorphy is calculated by
obtaining height and mass measurements and assessing the level of linearity.
ERGONOMICS
Economics as it applies to anthropometric measurements is derived from the understanding
that every aspect of human life involves activity (e.g., leisure, work, family, education,
spirituality, and physical/exercise). As such, specific tools and equipment are required for each
activity. Ergonomics is the industry centered on the design and creation of these instruments
through the evaluation of human comfort, movement, and other anthropometric measurements.
Ergonomic designs are tested with a series of experiments which involves
Architectural fixtures are generally installed to provide uniform, general illumination to a living
space. These are property is defined as an asset that is installed or otherwise fixed in or to a
building or land so as to become part of that building or land in law. While the furniture refers to
movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating (e.g., stools, chairs,
and sofas), eating (tables), storing items, eating and/or working with an item, and sleeping (e.g.,
beds and hammocks).
LIVING ROOM
o Three-seat sofa: 38’’ X 90’’
o Armchair: 35’’ deep by 35’’ wide
o Coffee Table: 48’’ X 30’’
o Square end table: 24’’ X 24’’
DINING ROOM
o Dining table with one leaf: 72’’ X 36’’
o Side chair: 18’’ X 18’’
o Armchair: 18’’ X 22’’
BEDROOM
o Twin-size bed: 39’’ X 80’’
o Double or full-size bed: 54’’ X 80’’
o Queen-size bed: 60’’ X 80’’
o Chest of drawers: 30’’ wide by 18’’ deep
PATIO
o Square dining table: 30’’ to 64’’ square
o Bar height table: 40’’ to 42’’ tall
o Bar height stool: 28’’ to 30’’ tall floor to top of seat
KITCHEN
o Dishwasher: 24’’ wide by 24’’ deep by 35’’ tall
o Side-by-side refrigerator: 30’’ to 36’’ wide by 29’’ to 35’’ deep by 67’’ to 70’’
tall
o Freestanding range: 30’’ wide by 36’’tall
o Base cabinet: 36’’ wide by 24’’ to 26’’ deep by 35’’ to 36’’ tall