Strategies for adapting the residential spaces to the specific conditions of The Coronavirus pandemic

Subject Areas : Architecture and urbanism

Zinat Aminifar ¹ , Fereshteh Ehsani ² , Hamidreza Azemati ³ , Seyed Jamaleddin Mahdinejad ⁴

1 - Ph.D candidate of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran. )*Corresponding Author)
2 - Ph.D candidate of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran.
3 - Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran.
4 - Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran.

Received: 2020-11-28 Accepted : 2021-12-22 Published : 2022-12-22

Keywords: place of residence, Adaptability, House, Home Quarantine, Corona,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Home quarantine has been assumed as the best infliction-preventing solution and a way to control the spread of the virus in society. Nonphysical presence in workplaces, universities, schools, clubs, and similar spaces has broadened the residential functionality of the houses, and they have become cities on a small scale. In between, the houses’ weak response to specific needs during the Coronavirus pandemic can be very problematic. The present study aims to recognize the households’ expectations of the house and offer solutions to improve residential spaces during home quarantine.Material and Methodology: The pathological study and the need assessment of the current houses have been carried out based on a survey study on 832 individuals by an online questionnaire.Findings: The obtained data confirm the lifestyle changes in home quarantine. Watching movies, solitudes, reading books, and housekeeping have been frequent daily activities. During this time, residents have used the yard, roof, and green spaces in residential complexes more often compared to other communal areas.Discussion and Conclusion: This research has identified the desirable and undesirable house features and the preferences of residents regarding housing in quarantine and then presented architectural solutions in the form of simple and quick measures to adapt the current housing to meet the needs of residents during home quarantine.

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