Harrigan Human Factors Research: Methods and Applications for Architects and Interior Designers

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4832-9520-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 9, 259 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Advances in Human Factors/Ergonomics

In order to succeed, human factors research must blend the subjective and objective aspects of the client's situation, applying both argument and evidence. How to accomplish this complex and very necessary goal is the subject of this book in which information systems, research methods, and evaluation procedures have been formulated as elements in an application strategy that makes possible the blending of research and design. Three main themes are maintained throughout the book: the concern to ensure that designers know how to conduct human factors research in an effective and efficient manner; the emphasis on obtaining the benefits possible when designer and client work in collaboration; and the possibility that what is presented should stimulate thoughtful ideas about new computer applications or database features.Human factors research is fundamentally a problem of information development. Using the standardized information system presented in the book, the promise found in human factors research can readily be realized as the research questions and methods given provide a strategy and means for situational analysis. A necessary adjunct to human factors research is a means for assessing findings and translating them into specific design objectives, criteria, and specifications. The evaluation procedures described are directed toward these very complex requirements and provide a means for database development. The final chapter of the book contains research strategies, guidelines for establishing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets, and suggestions for proposals for those situations in which standard fees do not provide sufficient funds for human factors research.The book is written primarily for architects, interior designers, and students of environmental design. Many others will also find it of value: those who employ professional design services, executives who formulate policy for facility development and capital investment, administrators of housing, community service, educational, and recreational programs, developers concerned with community acceptability and marketability, managers of office buildings, industrial plants, and service and retail stores, and those who plan to design their own environments - all need a systematic approach to assure full benefits from their efforts and capital investments.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harrigan, J. E.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Human Factors Research: Methods and Applications for Architects and Interior Designers;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;8
5;Acknowledgement;6
6;INTRODUCTION HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH;10
6.1;DEVELOPMENTAL CRITERIA;10
6.2;RESEARCH AND DESIGN;12
6.3;CONTENTS;14
7;CHAPTER 1. INFORMATION SYSTEM;34
7.1;1.0 PROJECT CONTEXT;34
7.2;2.0 ORGANIZATION CHARACTERISTICS;35
7.3;3.0 USER CHARACTERISTICS;37
7.4;4.0 CIRCULATION;41
7.5;5.0 SPACE PLANNING;43
7.6;6.0 SURFACES;48
7.7;7.0 SPACE ARRANGEMENT;50
7.8;8.0 SITE CONSIDERATIONS;51
7.9;INTENTIONS;52
7.10;BASIC APPROACH;53
7.11;STRATEGY FORMATION;54
7.12;SELECTIVE RESEARCH;59
8;CHAPTER 2. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS;62
8.1;ETHNOGRAPHIC APPROACH;62
8.2;1.0 PROJECT CONTEXT;71
8.3;2.0 ORGANIZATION CHARACTERISTICS;74
8.4;3.0 USER CHARACTERISTICS;77
8.5;4.0 CIRCULATION;81
8.6;5.0 SPACE PLANNING;83
8.7;6.0 SURFACES;87
8.8;7.0 SPACE ARRANGEMENT;90
8.9;8,0 SITE CONSIDERATIONS;92
9;CHAPTER 3. RESEARCH METHODS;94
9.1;RESEARCH IN THE OFFICE;95
9.2;RESEARCH METHOD NO. 1: STUDY SESSIONS;96
9.3;RESEARCH METHOD NO. 2: INTERVIEWS;97
9.4;OUTLINE FOR STUDY SESSIONS WITH STUDENT SERVICESORGANIZATION: FACILITY REMODELING PROJECT.;98
9.5;RESEARCH METHOD NO. 3: GROUP PARTICIPATION;101
9.6;RESEARCH METHOD NO, 4: QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY;103
9.7;QUESTIONNAIRE FROM THE CAMPUS LIBRARY COMMITTEE;104
9.8;RESEARCH METHOD NO. 5: SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION;106
9.9;RESEARCH METHOD NO. 6: ACTIVITY ANALYSIS;110
9.10;RESEARCH METHOD NO. 7: GROUP ASSESSMENT;112
9.11;COMMUNICATION QUESTIONNAIRE;115
9.12;NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION and ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING STUDY;119
9.13;RESEARCH METHOD NO. 8: PREFERENCE ASSESSMENT;122
9.14;NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY GROUP IDENTIFICATION STUDY;123
9.15;SOURCES OF ERROR;126
10;CHAPTER 4. EVALUATION PROCEDURES;130
10.1;EVALUATION STRATEGY;130
10.2;PROCEDURE NO. 1: PRELIMINARY EVALUATION;131
10.3;PROCEDURE NO. 2: RESEARCH EVALUATION;134
10.4;RESEARCH EVALUATION PROCEDURE;134
10.5;RESEARCH EVALUATION PROCEDURE: EXHIBIT APPLICATION;138
10.6;PROCEDURE NO. 3: DESIGN EVALUATION;142
10.7;DESIGN EVALUATION PROCEDURE;143
10.8;DESIGN EVALUATION PROCEDURE: EXHIBIT APPLICATION;147
10.9;5: RESULTS;151
10.10;PROCEDURE NO. 4: EVALUATION CRITERIA;151
10.11;EXPERT CHOICE;151
10.12;PROCEDURE NO. 5: CLARIFICATION;156
10.13;DECISION AIDE;157
10.14;COMMENTS;162
10.15;RESEARCH AND DESIGN STRATEGIES;163
11;CHAPTER 5. APPLICATIONS;214
11.1;TWO TYPES OF HUMAN FACTORS SERVICES;214
11.2;HUMAN FACTORS AS A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE;216
11.3;STEP 1: RESEARCH OBJECTIVES;216
11.4;STEP 2: RESEARCH DESIGN;217
11.5;EXHIBIT RESEARCH DESIGN (INTENSIVE EFFORT;221
11.6;STEP 3: LITERATURE AND ARCHIVE RESEARCH;221
11.7;STEP 4: SCOPE OF WORK;224
11.8;EXHIBIT SCOPE OF WORK (INTENSIVE EFFORT;224
11.9;STEP 5: SCHEDULE;233
11.10;EXHIBIT SCHEDULE (INTENSIVE EFFORT;233
11.11;STEP 6: BUDGET;234
11.12;STEP 7: PROPOSAL;238
11.13;EXTENDED EFFORT;239
11.14;EXHIBIT RESEARCH DESIGN, SCOPE OF WORK, ANDSCHEDULE (EXTENDED EFFORT: PHAE TWO;239
11.15;HUMAN FACTORS AS A RESEARCH SERVICE;248
11.16;REFERENCES;253
12;AUTHOR INDEX;257