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Anthropometry – The Science of Measurements used in Architecture and Interiors
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- 1. Assistant Professor, Maestro School of Planning and Architecture, Hyderabad, India.
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Anthropometrics is the study of the human body's measurements and capabilities in comparison to other species. The words Anthropos (human) and Metron (machine) are derived from Greek (meaning measure). Anthropometry has a big influence on building design, and it affects a lot of different enterprises, processes, services, and products.
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