Van Hise Rock was named for the preeminent geologist of the 19th century, Charles Richard VanHise, who was also president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1903-1918. VanHise used this rock to show the major structural features of metamorphic* Precambrian* rock and also to demonstrate the kinds of changes that occur in rocks through mountain building periods.
The requirement for seat height, however, is very simple: The top of the seat must be a minimum of 17 inches and a maximum of 19 inches above the shower floor.
Shower Niche Height. The ideal height for a bathtub shower niche sits at chest to eye-level when standing -- a height of around 48 to 60 inches, as this height suits most adults.Set aside a 12-by-24 inch space between studs to hold shampoos, rinses, scrubbers and razors.nstall a niche on an opposite or adjacent wall to the showerhead, so items you can access items without reaching through the shower spray. If you need to access the niche while in the bathtub, consider a second niche lower down, or add height to the niche and shelves for access when taking a shower or bath.