Connecting the Dots between Housing Design and COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Virginia De Jorge Huertas, Justo de Jorge Moreno

Architecture, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 328 - 343

Published: June 5, 2023

This article has aimed to analyze the intellectual structure associated with contributions made by academics and practitioners of architecture in association between housing COVID-19 years 2019–2021. The main results reveal possibility establishing a classification, topics that suggest necessary interdisciplinary collaboration for housing, meet needs desires its users wake this pandemic. network analysis allowed identification overlapping communities through interconnection concepts other groups or clusters. Thus, it been possible explore multidimensionality housing–COVID connection interrelationships future research extension. In sense, importance specific very detailed elements, sensations spaces buildings identified, including such as air quality need green spaces, presence not balconies, natural light, existence cross ventilation incorporating technology home automation facilitate save resources daily life.

Language: Английский

Home Balconies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Future Architect’s Preferences in Lisbon and Warsaw DOI Creative Commons
Carlos C. Duarte, Nuno D. Cortiços, Anna Stefańska

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 298 - 298

Published: Dec. 26, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns altered people’s perception of the relationship between indoor and outdoor living spaces, pushing home balcony concept into new levels ambiguity. Particularly in European contexts, perspectives on its existence, functions, features, borders are now unclear territory. Therefore, our study intends to assess design features activities during times through lens selected key informants’ preferences Lisbon Warsaw, resorting a post-occupancy evaluation an online survey subsequent statistical analysis using Mixed Model Analysis Variance. Differences cultural/social background, climate, geography appear be irrelevant pandemic, as both locations’ respondents show similar outcomes concerning preferences. Activities previously practised elsewhere preferential occur balconies, such having meals, gathering people, or reading writing. concludes that importance balconies increased demanding update accommodate newly rediscovered with direct implications users’ health life quality.

Language: Английский

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The Importance of Domestic Space in the Times of COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons

Marco Aresta,

Nikos Angelos Salingaros

Challenges, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 27 - 27

Published: Oct. 19, 2021

This essay discusses a deep malaise of contemporary architecture, made more obvious by experiencing COVID-19 lockdowns for several months. Evidence-based arguments urge society to improve human health and well-being re-considering the design interior exterior spaces. So far, predictions how will “improve” after just continue business-as-usual, ignoring accumulated evidence. Yet, negative emotional experience families cooped up during pandemic reveals failure standard approach designing An architecture that adapts biology psychology starts with relatively new understanding people interacting unconsciously their environment broadens it. A traditional toolkit, augmented latest technology, can generate healing spaces as judged ability enhance users’ subjective well-being. We recommend implementing specific innovations achieve this goal—replacing industrial-minimalism biophilic neuro-based using documented patterns trigger feelings happiness in users.

Language: Английский

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Urban regeneration through retrofitting social housing: the AURA 3.1 prototype DOI Creative Commons
Rafael Herrera-Limones, Miguel Hernández-Valencia, Jorge Roa-Fernández

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Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 38(2), P. 837 - 859

Published: Sept. 14, 2022

Abstract As a large proportion of housing stock does not meet the current demands for energy and comfort (leading to high levels obsolescence vulnerability), annual rate upgrades existing must be increased. The AURA Strategy is an intervention methodology which focuses on regeneration neighbourhoods or obsolete urban fabrics suffer from architectural, socio-economic vulnerability. Within this context, 3.1 prototype was developed Solar Decathlon Europe 2019 Competition. project based around sustainable construction strategy residential neighbourhoods, through reuse buildings considering Mediterranean climate energy. Poligono San Pablo neighbourhood chosen as case study. This article presents main retrofit action: juxtaposition building structural-architectural system provides new technological spatial features. Quantitative data regarding validity effectiveness could collected monitoring Pavilion during competition. Two first prizes were won in contests with on-site measurements: Comfort conditions House Functioning. Third place also obtained Sustainability contest, thus confirming enormous possibilities has retrofitting social housing, within limitations

Language: Английский

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Differences in and drivers of mental, social, functional, and financial well-being during COVID-19: Evidence from Australia, France, Germany, and South Africa DOI Creative Commons
Arvid O. I. Hoffmann, Daria Plotkina, Marie‐Hélène Broihanne

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. e0276077 - e0276077

Published: Oct. 13, 2022

COVID-19 has a substantial and unexpected impact on individuals’ daily life around the world. Unprecedented public health restrictions such as lockdowns have potential to affect multiple dimensions of well-being, while severity varies across countries. However, holistic perspective comparing differences in drivers different well-being countries differentially affected by is missing date. We address this gap literature examining mental, social, functional, financial 2,100 individuals Australia, France, Germany, South Africa means survey administered during May 2021. Supporting our approach, we find that are correlated, with respondents from France reporting lowest those Australia highest overall level well-being. Respondents’ subjective objective evaluations their living conditions well positive behaviors positively associated pandemic.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of High-Density Urban Wind Environments on the Distribution of COVID-19 Based on Machine Learning: A Case Study of Macau DOI Creative Commons
Liang Zheng, Yile Chen, Lina Yan

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Buildings, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 1711 - 1711

Published: July 4, 2023

The COVID-19 epidemic has become a global challenge, and the urban wind environment, as an important part of spaces, may play key role in spread virus. Therefore, in-depth understanding impact environments on is great significance for formulating effective prevention control strategies. This paper adopts conditional generative confrontation network (CGAN) method, uses simulated environment data distribution machine training, trains model to predict probability under different environments. Through application this model, relationship between can be studied depth. study found that: (1) there are significant differences types COVID-19, areas with high building density more susceptible hotspots; (2) hotspots complexes characteristics itself correlated; (3) similarly, area influences COVID-19. In response long or residential planning post-epidemic era, three principles considered high-density cities such Macau: houses northeast side mountain; making layouts “strip” “rectangular” design; ensuring that faces southeast (the windward side). (4) It recommended overall speed around greater than 2.91 m/s, optimal 4.85 8.73 m/s. finding provides valuable information public health departments help formulate learning methods reveal insights into strategy development.

Language: Английский

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Promoting Strategies for Healthy Environments in University Halls of Residence under Regular Epidemic Prevention and Control: An Importance—Performance Analysis from Zhejiang, China DOI Open Access

Yulu Zhao,

Xinye Xu,

Gangwei Cai

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(23), P. 16014 - 16014

Published: Nov. 30, 2022

In the post-epidemic era, regular epidemic prevention and control is a daunting ongoing task for nations all around world. University halls of residence have been important spaces where university students balance their studies, work, personal lives after COVID-19. Therefore, healthy physical living environment deserves more attention. This paper compares situations before COVID-19 in an effort to evaluate impact indoor environments on students. The study proposed eight vital dimensions creating hall and, from 14 September 4 October 2022, used online questionnaire collect data 301 studying Zhejiang, China. key quality service characteristics fostering were discovered using descriptive statistical analysis revised importance-performance (IPA). We found that improved efficient arrangement space crucial health educational services could be improved, exercise should utilized effectively, both which can contribute significantly environment. aims development future initiatives support residence.

Language: Английский

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Apartment Space Planning Directions for Infectious Disease Prevention and Management: Insights Based on Residents’ Experiences DOI Creative Commons
Mi Kyung Kim, Eun‐Jeong Kim

Buildings, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. 2203 - 2203

Published: Aug. 30, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised people’s interest in pandemic-safe housing. This study aims to present insights into apartment housing space design prevent and manage infectious diseases based on the actual living experiences of residents. relevant literature was reviewed, overall satisfaction assessed through a questionnaire targeting residents South Korea. Finally, using photovoice method, residents’ needs were identified. By applying mixed-use methodology identifying residents, following two recommendations derived: (1) flexible plan support multifunctional use while securing work efficiency privacy room, bedroom, for hobbies/work/learning; (2) facility removing contaminants at entrance with sufficient storage space. emphasized importance non-structural changes convenience increase utilization. When planning future spaces, it is important consider structural aspects like functionality facilities. Convenience methods supporting family members’ should also be taken account.

Language: Английский

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The Need for Smart Architecture Caused by the Impact of COVID-19 upon Architecture and City: A Systematic Literature Review DOI Open Access
Sang-Jun Park, Kyung-Tae Lee,

Jin-Bin Im

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(13), P. 7900 - 7900

Published: June 28, 2022

The recent pandemic era of COVID-19 has shown social adjustment on a global scale in an attempt to reduce contamination. In response, academic studies relating smart technologies have increased assist with governmental restrictions such as distancing. Despite the restrictions, architectural, engineering and construction industries increase budget activity. An investigation adjustments made response through utilizing new technologies, internet things (IoT) is necessary understand research trends normal. This study should address various sectors, including business, healthcare, architecture, education, tourism transportation. this study, literature review was performed two web-based, peer-reviewed journal databases, SCOPUS Web Science, identify trend for sectors. results from 123 papers revealed focused word group IoT, building, space COVID-19. Overlapping knowledges IoT systems, within design building which designed specific purpose, were discovered. findings justify need sub-category field architecture called “smart architecture”. aims categorize knowledge required embed systems three key architectural topics—planning, design, construction—for purposes, tailored

Language: Английский

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Nature exposure and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Navigation Guide systematic review with meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary, Mondira Bardhan, Asma Safia Disha

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Published: Feb. 17, 2023

Previous reviews concluded that nature contact was an important coping strategy against poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, quality of evidence in these not sufficiently documented terms risk bias reviewed studies. We attempted to fill this gap with a Navigation Guide systematic review and meta-analyses on associations between exposure Searches PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycInfo retrieved relevant articles published January 1, 2020, April 30, 2022. Included studies reported observational findings from human participants indoor or outdoor measures health. used methodology assess across body for each outcome. A total 4,464 were initially identified. After screening, 59 ultimately included. Studies diverse variables availability, green space visit frequency, accessibility, type (e.g., vs. outdoor) 12 outcomes. Meta-analyses found access gardens associated lower odds depression (OR=0.71, 95% CI=0.61-0.82, I2=0%, n=3) anxiety (OR=0.73, CI=0.63-0.84, n=2). Higher frequency visits greenspace pandemic improved well-being (OR=0.10, CI=0.07-0.14, n=2) general (OR=0.11, CI=0.03-0.38, I2=82%, The “very low” all outcomes, high levels between-study heterogeneity observed (41% had high, 24% probably 35% low bias). Nonetheless, given trends results, nature-based infrastructure emphasizes nearby may have promoted psychological resilience public crisis.

Language: Английский

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Perceived privacy of the dwelling and psychological restoration during the COVID-19 lockdown DOI
Aurora de Jesús Mejía-Castillo, Rubén Flores González,

Claudio Rafael Castro López

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Housing Studies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 21

Published: March 16, 2023

Dwelling is a fundamental factor for mental health. Lockdowns, established to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2, forced millions people take shelter in their homes, enhancing need understand characteristics dwelling that promote psychological restoration. In this paper, we analyze relationship between some perceived conditions habitability (appreciation physical environment, visible nature, crowding, and privacy) effect on restoration through concept restorativeness dwelling. An online survey was carried out with participation 478 Mexican adults. Physical privacy showed significant correlations housing itself. However, only an structural modelling. We propose improving dwellings' restoring inhabitants, experts should consider it when designing spaces. more evidence needed generalize beyond context lockdowns.

Language: Английский

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