Austin, Dusty2012-05-092012-05-092012https://hdl.handle.net/10365/19958This thesis focuses on the question: how might ergonomics and universal design improve the human experience in the work environment? The typology for this examination is a research and development facility. The project’s location is in West Fargo next to the current Caterpillar manufacturing facility. Human Engineering facility is a research and development complex that is spanning 14,000sqf.NDSU Policy 190.6.2Research, Industrial -- Laboratories.Laboratories.Architecture, Industrial.Caterpillar Inc.West Fargo (N.D.)North Dakota.Thesis