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High heels that hurt…. really

Ever wondered what the downside of wearing high heels are? I mean, other than having sore feet for a few days? Women routinely fall, hurt themselves and not just in a “oops this is so embarrassing” way. There was a report recently about the extent of injuries women have from high heels in Melbourne Australia. [...]

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Dorm Bathrooms

Communal bathrooms present many negative issues for their users, along with creating efficiency of space. In the past it was standard practice in student housing design to incorporate communal bathrooms that include sinks, toilets and separate shower facilities. These facilities require users to enter with a “shower caddy” full of their toiletries needed for bathing. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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