Implications of COVID-19 on Architectural Home Design

[John King]

Dwell Magazine-Life After COVID

Design Considerations New York Architects Rethink Design

Highlights:

Biophilic design; creatively intermesh landscape spaces to indoor spaces

Easy to clean and maintain surfaces but short of antiseptic hospital vibe

Full-functioning home office with video technology fast internet connection

Healthy Indoor air quality-HEPA filtration and ultraviolet air sterilization

Increase natural light, natural fresh air ventilation, and circulation

Large-scale, sensor-operated appliances, and increased pantry space

Make the environment comforting, efficient, self-sufficient, and safe

Provide flexibility, sustainability, health, wellness, and hygiene

 

COVID Could Change Homes Forever Opinions of 17 Architects and Designers

Highlights:

Cleverly organize and conceal household items reducing clutter

Green design with high technology

Homes will be more valued for daily well-being than ever before

Increased desirability of fruit trees and varied vegetable garden

Increased expectations and aspirations for home livability

Increased interest in prefabricated, simpler homes

Make spaces more multifunctional, flexible, and more utilized

Open floorplans will continue to be the most popular

People wish to live more simply in a complex world

Provide a flexible space for physical activity

Provide flexible workspace in the home apart from family life

Polar-Shift from metro housing to outdoor space (Metro>Suburban>Country)

Solar/battery energy, self-sufficient

Want a feeling of a comfortable and safe refuge and sanctuary

Want both communal spaces and private spaces, pocket gardens, roof terrace

We have already incorporated or intend to incorporate almost all of these considerations into the design, so we are on the right track to hit it out of the ballpark!