I am not a frail person by any means – but every time I go to open a door at the Illini Union I feel like I am back in high school gym class participating in a strength evaluation test. A number of the older buildings on campus have heavy doors like this. I know [...]
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Disadvantaged by Landscape Design
The Gateway Geyser is located at the riverfront of East St. Louis, right across St Louis’ famed Gateway Arch, and was completed in 1995 at a cost of $4 million. The geyser soars to 630 feet high, with four auxiliary fountains sitting around which represent the four rivers in St. Louis area. It is claimed [...]
Staff Health/Safety vs. Patient Wellbeing
It is a well-known fact that the general population in America is become more and more obese. Ceiling mounted lifts are quickly becoming an important addition to every hospital room. These lifts, which often run on tracks, carry patients from their bed to the bathroom, lifts a patient up to other equipment, etc. From a [...]
Urban Outfitters’ Bias?
At Urban Outfitters, men’s clothing is only being displayed on the second floor which can be accessed through quite a long staircase whereas women’s section is more accessible on the first floor by the counter. Also, girls are offered more various goods than guys are. Male, Asian, 29, 5’7″, 150lb
Print Maneuverability
Ergonomics in the workplace are often an issue for a variety of people. People of different sizes (height, weight, etc.) cannot all work with the same equipment configurations. Computers, chairs, and other equipment must be adjustable to accommodate all users. In the field of architecture, size of architectural drawings can be an issue. When too [...]
Healing Powers of Sustainability
While studying the design of health care and mental health care facilities, I learned how important simple features such as, daylight, green space, and materials can be. With the rising trend of green/sustainable architecture, is it possible to take these features to another level, thus improving the recovery of the patients even quicker? I believe [...]
Accommodating Children of All Heights
When I was 9-years-old, my family and I went on vacation to New York City and we stayed in a hotel. My two older sisters and I stayed in one room, and I remember that they told me to shower first that night. When I was finished, I realized that I couldn’t reach any of [...]
Foreshortened Views
When at public events such as football or basketball games I have had trouble seeing the event that is taking place because of my height. Although I am not that short, at least I like to think I’m not, if I am seated behind someone who is extremely tall, there have been times were I [...]
Cardio Jiggle
I would like to discuss a problem on the second floor of the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Cardio machine users of varying body types may feel a sense of being watched or judged while using these machines due to the machines orientation in relation to onlookers. [...]
Foot Rest Under the Desk
All the desks and chairs are design with the standard dimensions, which only fit the need of a small population. People with long legs have to find space to crouch their legs underneath the desk without hitting any hardware; people with short legs need to find something to rest their feet. This need, though due [...]
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