Charlotte Johnson, UCL

The World Is Designed for Men—but Smart Energy Systems Don't Have To Be

Medicine & Technology Sep 23, 2020

Air-conditioned offices often take average male body temperatures as the reference point, PPE sizes are based on male body sizes and characteristics. The tech sector continues to be a male-dominated field producing innovation and design that can reinforce gender stereotypes, or ignore the needs of women completely.

Charlotte Johnson, UCL

The World Is Designed for Men—but Smart Energy Systems Don't Have To Be

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