Fabian Dave V.

Rodriguez
BSA 1-I
THEORY OF ARCHITECURE 01

ANTHROPOMETRICS

Derived from the Greek words “Anthropos” (Human) and “Metron” (Measure) is the study
of measurements of the human body; wherein its results lead researchers into
understanding the different physical variations among humans. Common Anthropometric
measurements are height, weight, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat
percentage.
Although in the early years of Anthropometrics, this study was used to predetermine the
future mental and physical growth of a child, in the modern era Anthropometrics is used
as a data gathering tool for Ergonomics, genetics research and Statistics.

 These are the two areas in Anthropometrics:

A. Static Anthropometrics – measurements of the human body when at rest, for
the use of chairs, tables and beds.
B. Functional Anthropometrics – is the measurement of the human body based
on the completion of tasks that involve motion.

 Anthropometrics in Architecture
The use of Anthropometrics in Architecture aims for the end product to be
comfortable to the consumer at every function, such as the width of hallways,
height of ceilings, height and width of doors, dimension of the bathroom and etc.

ERGONOMICS
Is a science based discipline that uses the data from Anatomy, Physiology, Statistics and
Engineering to ensure that the end product complements the user’s strengths and
weaknesses in the common workplace; includes the designs of chairs, tables, and office
space.
The different data gathered for the design of the end product:

 Anthropometry: body size, shape and population

 Biomechanics: strength, force and lever
 Applied Physiology: skill, learning, and differences
  Environmental Physics: light, heat, sound, cold and etc.

DIMENSIONS: SCALE AND PROPORTION

Scale and Proportion are used in Architecture in order to create designs that are both
functional and pleasing to the human eye.

 Proportion
Is the dimensional relationship of one part to another; nature has its own proportion
to one another, such as the size of the human height being 1/8 th the height of the
human body, or the length of the human body’s wingspan being equal to its height
 Scale
Is the relative size of individual elements compared to each other and to a
reference measurement; in buildings, the height of the human body can be sued
to determine the height of doors, windows, and ceiling height.

HUMAN DIMENSIONS:
The human dimensions, such as stretched arm length, height, width, and how the human
body consumes space are prime determinants in Interior Architecture. Similar to
Anthropometrics, there are to areas of human dimensions, which are the Static Fit (human
body at rest) and Dynamic Fit (human body at motion); these dimensions provide
clearances for the designing of an interior.

STANDARD SIZES OF FURNITURE:

FILIPINO MEASUREMENT TERMS:

Piranggot
Gatang
1/2 inch (length)
1 Kilo (Weight)
Dangkal
Chimanta
8 inches (length)
6 Kilos (Weight)
Talampakan
Kaban
12 inches (length)
25 Kilograms (Weight)
Bisig
Kisapmata
16 inches (length)
0.5 seconds (Time)
Dipa
Saglit
68 inches (length)
1 second (Time)
Sandamak
Sandali
4 inches (length)
60 seconds (Time)
Salok
Kagitna
80 mL (Volume)
Means 1/2 ganta or kilo
Saro
250 mL (Volume)
Mangkok
400 mL (Volume)
Dakot
10 grams (weight)
Guhit
100 grams (weight)
Kagitna
1/2 Kilo (Weight)
References:

https://www.ergonomics.org.uk/Public/Resources/What_is_Ergonomics_.aspx
https://www.ergonomics.com.au/what-is-ergonomics/
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-anthropometry-1206386
https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Anthropometrics_in_architectural_design
https://www.yourownarchitect.com/proportion-and-scale-in-architecture/
https://donnallyarchitects.com/proportion-and-scale/
https://gharpedia.com/human-dimensions-importance-factors-consider-interior-design/