FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 13 : Housing Environments for Special purposes and Needs - Universal Design

PRINCIPLE SIX: Low Physical Effort

The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.

Guidelines:

• Allow user to maintain a neutral body position.
• Use reasonable operating forces.
• Minimize repetitive actions.
• Minimize sustained physical effort.