How do you think our Architectural spaces would change after COVID 19?
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Don't think any major occurrence of architectural changes for a long time except short term on need basis.
I think there will be some modifications in the built environment in terms of spaces, if possible and applicable.
It is difficult to say, previous crises suggest that the they do not automatically lead to a period of broader urban change or reflection. Changes may prove to be more lasting - but only in select cases. I recently wrote a short piece about this in the Conversation: https://theconversation.com/temporary-urban-solutions-help-us-deal-with-crisis-and-can-lead-to-radical-shifts-in-city-space-135248
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200424-how-do-you-build-a-city-for-a-pandemic
We understand the spaces should be transformed, wide public spaces, equipment, etc, But the transformation should be behavioral-based, and we may analyze the behavioral changes from now to start to redesign it.
The effects and impacts of Covid 19 are yet to come, and although we see differentiated situations on countries, regions and localities, the trend is quite similar for every place around the world. In terms of architectural spaces, or what I would consider more widely involved, as territorial planning (urban-rural), changes to be seen are highly significant. Plannners, urban designers, architects, among others, are already stating the possible new codes and professional practices:
- A 15 minute walking distance for every neighbourhood to get all basic services provision (specially health services), supplies, amenities, in order to drastically reduce vehicle occupation areas and time for citizens movements.
- Redesign public spaces in order to secure safe citizen distancing, movements and avoid crowding.
- Public transport to allow safe occupation and efficient frequencies an routes (urban, interurban).
- Urban traffic lanes reduced in order to create adequate pedestrians facilities and movement.
- High increase of bike lanes as part of new urban bike systems.
- Stores, restaurants, public spaces allowed for specific capacities standards, with efficient biosecurity measures control.
- A complete rethinking of urban standards aligned to the several lessons of a lack of prevention measures.
It is possible that we will have bigger voids between different architectural elements. Small spaces will be single living entities, as per th capsules. Moreover, I think we will start seeing examples of co-living and co-working spaces. People will no longer need to be allocated in many different places. Because, we have realized that we no longer need to be mobilized and moved thus we will limit the cost from many aspects (environmentally, economically) and more important from the health point of view.
I think we will be more conscious of logistical routing in building, especially the healthcare built environment, allowing for safe treatment of triaged, suspected or confirmed infectuous patients. And we should look at creating meeting spaces as an integrated part of care homes in order to facilitate safe visiting at a proper physical distance.
As an architect, I think this is a big question that requires so many researches in different aspects. Answering this question depends on many factors, one of these factors is the function of the space. Some spaces will be larger, higher, and require more spacious approaches (Transportation hubs is an example), others will become smaller (Office buildings for businesses that can be remotely done). and some spaces will disappear.
Spaces need also attention for Building Services:
COVID-19 Guidance
As response to the coronavirus (COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, REHVA experts drafted a guidance document on how to operate and use building services in areas with a coronavirus outbreak to prevent the spread of COVID-19 depending on HVAC or plumbing systems related factors.
This REHVA document has been updated (as of 3 April) and considers the best available evidence and knowledge to date, utilizing an ongoing Dutch literature review elaborated by dr. Francesco Franchimon, complemented by international REHVA experts as a joint effort.
Due to the ever-changing information about the disease, the document will be updated and complemented with new evidence when it becomes available. REHVA thanks the co-authors of this document for their much-appreciated contribution.
On April 3, the REHVA COVID-19 guidance document from March 17 has been updated with the following revisions and additions:
- Latest information on the airborne transmission and implications to HVAC systems was added;
- Ventilation continuous operation guidelines were updated to be explicit;
- SARS-CoV-2 stability data at different temperatures and relative humidity was added;
- Heat recovery equipment guidance was revised including the recommendation of inspection;
- Guidance for room level circulation units was complemented;
- HVAC maintenance personnel protection recommendation was added;
- A summary of 14 points of practical measures for building services operation was added.
- See website: https://www.rehva.eu/activities/covid-19-guidance
I think that we could occupy less unnecessary corporate spaces and greater appreciation of bioclimatic architecture, reducing the use of air conditioning.
I think a lot of change may be necessary going forward, depending on the type of space, if public or private.
Public spaces may as a matter of Government policy in more advanced society, require an increase in personal spacing for users in the proposed structure for approval.
Also, we may witness a major change in the design of HVAC systems and consideration for more effective natural ventilation designs for both public and private spaces.
Impacts of Covid-19 on the Architectural Building Design Scenario:
1. Work From Home (WFH)
Creation of Office Spaces at Homes and Reduction in Office Spaces of Corporates as WFH will become a new normal with more than 50% employees.
This would Reduce Traffic on Roads as well.
2. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Touch-less Technology in Access Control, Doors, Lifts, Flush Cisterns & Water Taps etc.
3. Preference of Passive Design Measures in Heating and Cooling over HVAC with a Focus on Maximum use of Natural Ventilation.Reduction in Central Air-conditioning Systems with fixing of Thermostats above 25 Degrees Celcius.
4. Use of Closed Cubicles in Office Design Spaces instead Open Office Designs
5. Creation of Thermal Check Detectors at the Entrance as an Access Control Measure.
6. Shift towards on Campus Mix Design of Buildings with Residences for 50% Employees on the same Campus as the Office.
7. On Campus Housing for Industrial Unit Workers
8. On Campus Mobile Housing for Construction Workers
9. Extensive Use of Copper & Brass in public utilities instead of Plastic & Steel
10. Creation of Smaller Conference Rooms with online Projection Facilities.
11. Design of Low Density Cities & Spaces
12. Large Congregation Spaces to be Mostly Outdoors
I think people are likely to work agile and thus will reduce the demand for bigger spaces, in particular, the commercial developments. However, as people start working from home, this may have an impact on residential development. The demand for office space is likely to move towards residential space and this has a knock-on effect on a number of issues such as tax implications on the use of homes as the office space, municipal bylaws, insurance, etc
I Understand what your question,and then I think to Working From home this remember to participation WHO for my national
I would focus more than on the use of spaces in their commercialization. The center of cities is left unoccupied by the push of speculative capital. In a Sustainable City, where everyone could live at walking distance from work.
I believe that humanity has gone through many experiences that have affected human behaviour and the requirements of life, and we cannot deny the role that science and innovation have in the development of life on this planet.
I think architecture is one of the areas that will respond to this crisis, whether in terms of re-seeing the nature and shapes of spaces or relative to the nature of the pragmatic response
Photo from one of research gate preprint item.
I think COVID-19 has given as yet another opportunity to really not just reconsider how we want improved design as an immediate response but to reflect on how human beings are really connected with each other in every way and impact the environment. therefore we should design spaces that are biophilic so people have less stress and anxiety from staying home in times like this one. Working from home as much as it sounds romantic it also keeps people from engaging and being active so Spaces should encourage people to interact and go be with nature. This situation should awaken designers the impact of their design on the environment as well.
As an architect who works on high tech and it's introduction into architecture field, I think that the designers should use more technology to create intelligent building.
Many jobs will be achieved by workers at home so the houses should be more adapted to be a house and office at the same time
From the architectural point of view the rooms will be much more ventilation efficient. It is already proved from the study that the proper flow of air can significantly reduce the chance of COVID 19 by moving the droplet. And the indoor flow study will become much more important to create the artificial flow direction in a building to significantly remove the droplet and decreasing the chance of COVID 19.
Bandana Jha Thank you for your comment above, may I ask you where does it come from or if this is your personal summary?
Ventilated room, green building and green cover expansion will be given priority. Attaching few papers for your ready references
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