The Application of Environmental Design Principles and Human Factors Guidelines to the Design of Training and Instructional Facilities: Room Size and Viewing Considerations
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The Application of Environmental Design Principles and Human Factors Guidelines to the Design of Training and Instructional Facilities: Room Size and Viewing Considerations
A review of selected research and past projects has resulted in the identification of a set of design principles, guidelines, and explanations which may be used with confidence by the facility planner and architect in the development of training and educational facilities that promote desired participant interaction and comfortable and accurate viewing of displays.
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