The Reality of the Application of Design Ergonomics in the Algerian Educational Environment: a Field Study to Monitor some Design Errors at Tarek Ben Ziad Middle School in Ben Nasser, Touggourt Province as a Model

Abstract

This study aims to assess the application of ergonomic design principles at Tarek Ben Ziad Middle School in Ben Nasser, Touggourt, during the 2024/2025 academic year. It evaluates the School's location, overall layout, and both external and internal spaces from the yard to the classrooms with a focus on ergonomic compliance in areas, such as ventilation, temperature, heating, safety, and classroom design, including furniture dimensions. The findings reveal a lack of design coherence throughout the facility, emphasizing the need for a redesign that better meets the needs of students, staff, and administrators.