While not new, since the concept was already described by Christopher Alexander in its architectural theories, it only gathered some traction in programming due to the publication of Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software book in October 1994 by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson and John Vlissides, known as the Gang of Four (GoF), that identifies and describes 23 classic software design patterns.
Use a calculator to calculate the stair riser length or the number of steps you'll need. Divide the height from the first floor to the top of the second floor by a predetermined height of your choice for the riser. The typical height of a riser is 6 or 7 inches (15 to 17.5 cm).
Home > Room Layout > Staircase Design > Staircase Dimensions Staircase Dimensions. Staircase dimensions are an important part of staircase safety. This page covers all of the important staircase measurements and a mistake to watch out for! This page is part of the staircase design series. Treads and Risers. The tread size (min 10ins / 25.4cm) is dictated by the average adult foot size, although it is not necessary to be able to fit your entire foot on a tread in order for walking up the stairs to be both comfortable and safe. The riser height (max 7Â¾ins / 19.7cm) is limited by the way in which we come down the stairs.