Facilities
Research Center for Human Environmental Adaptation
The Research Center for Human Environmental Adaptation at the Faculty of Design, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, was originally established in 1971 by Kyushu Institute of Design, and completely reconstructed in 2001. It is situated in a two-story 744 m2 building which contains 9 chambers controlling air pressure, air temperature, air humidity, air velocity, illumination and water pressure. The main purpose of the center is to ascertain the conditions necessary for healthy and comfortable living environments by investigating human environmental adaptability. In the expanded university, which leads international academic research, the center now has more of a role to play in the understanding of human beings.
Experimental House for Living Space Design
The Experimental House for Living Space Design was established in 2008. It is situated in a 160 m2 house which contains two rooms with catwalks. Motion analysis using 3D analyzers as well as physiological measurements of everyday activities (such as bathing, cooking, walking) are possible in this house.
