When it comes to the impact of architecture on health, it is clear that badly designed spaces—such as structures prone to weather damage; spaces with stagnant air circulation; poorly lit corners; or hot and stuffy rooms—have a negative impact on well-being.
It has long been observed that building-related illnesses (BRIs), most often occurring in workplaces and industrial buildings, can be directly attributed to a building’s management—for instance, airborne contaminants1 such as those from toxic materials as well as poorly maintained hygiene for the air-conditioning systems.
Even so, the global pandemic has reemphasised the relationship between architecture and health to a high degree. The general public has found out through the mandatory lockdowns and stay-at-home ...
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