ERGONOMIC

& INTERIOR
DESIGN

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 Circulation is often thought of as the 'space between the spaces',
having a connective function, but it can be much more than that. It
is the concept that captures the experience of moving our bodies
around a building, three-dimensionally and through time.
CIRCULATION
STANDRADS Circulation is the route that people follow as they move from one
place to another in the home. Generally, 3-4 feet of space should be
allowed for circulation paths. Circulation Frequency refers to the
number of times a route is repeated in any given period of time.
 EXECUTIVE ROOM CIRCULATION SPACE

The design of the Executive room requires a Knowledge of the basic

dimensional requirements and clearances of the executive
workstation and, where applicable, of visitor seating
accommodations . Given figure illustrates the range of desk
dimensions, chair dimensions, and clearances involved.
Many private executive offices are being designed with desks that do
not conform with the basic rectangular shape. Such a situation is
illustrated in this figure, which shows a circular executive desk .
Such a desk is often selected if the executive in question plans to
hold conferences within the office and prefers the psychology of
having either visitors or employees gather around the worksurface
in an egalitarian fashion. While a minimum desk size of 48 in, is
shown, this dimension is also influenced by the number of side
chairs to be grouped around the desk.
 DIRECTOR’S ROOM CIRCULATION SPACE
Directors spend most of their time planning and executing tasks in the office.
So it’s very important to design it as a masterpiece of the workplace. Hence
the design of the office gives a good clearance space. As you plan your office
layout, remember that a standard desk chair usually requires an area
footprint of about 42” (107cm) square. Most of this dimension
(approximately 20-30” or 50-76cm) is behind the desk chair. Reserving this
amount of space will allow you to easily back up and swivel to access a
credenza or bookshelves placed behind you. Additionally, if you are planning
to have a large desk, think about whether you need to slide your seat side to
side to access items on your desk – if so, make sure the desk is the type
without lower drawers that would block your motion. Allow anywhere from
48 to 60” (122 to 152cm) for guest seating that will face your desk, which
includes 20-30” (50-76cm) between the desk and the chairs.
This arrangement allows space for the furniture,
allows guests to walk to the seats comfortably, and
provides space for their legs and feet when sitting.
File cabinets can take up quite a bit of space in
your office layout. For example, a standard vertical
file cabinet that is 25” deep, will need 23” of space
in front of the unit to fully open the drawer to
access the files in the back. A standard horizontal
file cabinet that is 20” deep will need about 18” of
space in front of it for file access.
MEETING ROOM CISCULATION SPACE
The layout of your meeting, event, or conference will dramatically
impact the way attendees engage with your program and with one
another. Creating the most accessible event possible allows all
participants to fully participate. Those who use mobility aids, such as
wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, and braces, require more
space to move around. This guide provides recommended layouts in a
variety of styles that you may print and share with facility staff.
Circulation space (including aisles) should be at least 36 inches and
preferably 60 inches wide so that passing room is available for people
using mobility devices. A six foot width (72 inches) is recommended
whenever feasible. Both vertical and horizontal aisles should be
provided as far as possible to increase access.
WORKSTATIONS SPACE CIRCULATION STANDARDS

The ideal workspace will have plenty of room to move around and few distractions. Employees should be given ample space to perform their
duties. If they feel cramped, you might need to do some rearranging. It also helps from a visual perspective to reduce clutter so that
employees can better focus on the task at hand. The work zone dimension is established by the space requirements needed for use of the
typical return. In no case should this distance be less than the 30 in, needed to provide adequate space for the chair clearance zone? The
visitor seating zone, ranging in depth from 30 to 42 in, requires the designer to accommodate both the buttock-knee and buttock-toe length
body dimensions of the larger user If an overhang is provided or the desk's modesty panel is recessed, the visitor seating zone can be
reduced due to the additional knee and toe clearances provided. The specific type and size of the seating also influence these dimensions.
Clear aisle width between the work surface and a barrier that would be behind the person sitting at the work surface (for example, a wall,
or the next row of work surfaces) is sufficient to maneuver a wheelchair or scooter, recommend 60", the minimum is 48“.

A minimum of 60" is required for turning into a workspace (either 180-degree turn or T shaped). Clear path to the workstation is at least
36" wide (the path can narrow to 32" at a point).
CORRIDORS SPACE CIRCULATION STANDARDS

Corridors, are spatial organizers common among many buildings. Designed to facilitate and organize the circulation within the building,
specifically providing access to and from different spaces and rooms, their layouts tend to be informed by the need for spatial efficiency
and the logical and natural flow of human occupants. Corridors can be laid out as double-loaded, where they provide entry into spaces on
both sides, or single-loaded, where entry points are condensed to just one side. Corridors are characteristically narrow and long, but their
layout and placement within a building will vary greatly depending on the overall program.

Factors that should be considered when designing the width of a corridor include standards and required clearances first and foremost,
followed by the accessibility for all ages, environment or building type, and furniture or storage implementation. The minimum width of a
corridor is set at 36 inches (91.44 cm) to comply with ADA requirements. It is important to keep in mind that the width of a standard
wheelchair ranges from 21 to 30 inches (53.34-76.2 cm). The average width considered adequate in space, accommodation, and
accessibility is a range between 42 and 48 inches (106.88-121.92 cm). A corridor with a width of 60 inches (152.4 cm) allows for an ample
amount of space to add furniture and for two people to comfortably walk but is less commonly found.