Study on Ergonomic Applications to Design Suitable Furniture for Higher Education Institute

Abstract

Lecture room furniture in a higher education institute is considered as an important element for improving comfort and it helps to achieve better study environment. An ergonomic furniture design and its application are very important for its usability and comfort point of views for the students. Ergonomic furniture ensures better comfort and confidence for the students in a classroom environment. This study focused to evaluate the design of lecture hall chairs, drawing room chairs and drawing tables which comply with human dimensions of the selected population and desires in accordance with principles of ergonomics. The study was conducted for Civil engineering students in Institute of Engineering Technology, Katunayake, Sri Lanka.