A simulation approach to validating optimized kitchen layouts: Reassessing the work triangle through real apartment floor plan analysis.
Background: The conventional Work Triangle principle has long been a guiding concept in kitchen design, aiming to optimize workflow and minimize workload. However, with the advent of modern appliances and evolving lifestyles, the effectiveness of the Work Triangle in addressing the diverse activitie...
| Published in: | Work Vol. 80; no. 4; pp. 1838 - 1854 |
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| Format: | equations & formulas research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Apr2025
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