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Birren, Faber – AIA Journal, 1972
Discusses recent research on how light and color affect bodily functions. (Author)
Descriptors: Color Planning, Controlled Environment, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1984
Discusses aspects of microcomputer operation that are associated with the human operator and the interface between human and machine or workplace. Work productivity, furniture design (desks, seating), keyboards (shape, layout, and "feel" of keys), and video display terminal screens and lighting are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Display Systems, Furniture Design, Human Factors Engineering
Wright, Carol; Friend, Linda – Online, 1992
Describes factors to be considered in the design of ergonomically correct workstations for online searchers. Topics discussed include visual factors, including lighting; acoustical factors; radiation and visual display terminals (VDTs); screen image characteristics; static electricity; hardware and equipment; workstation configuration; chairs;…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Computer Printers, Design Requirements, Electricity
Peer reviewedMiller, R. Bruce – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discusses health hazards associated with use of visual display terminals (VDTs) and provides guidelines for safe use of VDTs in the following areas: radiation, design of work stations, design of VDTs, illumination, glare, work/rest periods, visual testings, ion depletion. An 11-item annotated bibliography of recommended readings and bibliographies…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Design Requirements, Display Systems, Guidelines
Wagner, Judy L.; Didriksen, Mark C. – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Discusses health concerns associated with the use of video display terminals (VDT) and provides guidelines to enhance the performance of VDT users. Health issues addressed include radiation, musculoskeletal, psychological, and visual concerns. Guidelines for a well-designed VDT environment are also presented, including hardware considerations,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Design Requirements, Furniture, Guidelines
Download full textOntario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Toronto. – 1981
Some of the qualities and quantities that must be juggled to produce good lighting for educational facilities are analyzed with photographs, tables, and drawings. The three categories of lamps used for school lighting (incandescent, fluorescent, and high intensity discharge) are described; a lamp selection guide gives the design characteristics of…
Descriptors: Color, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Design, Electronic Control
LARSON, C. THEODORE – 1965
A COLLECTION OF SIX TECHNICAL PAPERS REPRESENTING AN ATTEMPT TO SUMMARIZE AND EVALUATE THE PRESENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING THE VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AFFECTING HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN GENERAL, AND LEARNING IN PARTICULAR. THE FIRST CONCERNS THE INTERACTIONS OF MAN AND HIS ENVIRONMENT. THE SECOND RELATES TO SPACE AS A COMPONENT OF…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Design Requirements
