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Book Synopsis: This edited collection explores disease transmission and the ways that the designed environment has promoted or limited its spread. It discusses the many design factors that can be used for infection and disease control through lenses of history, public health, building technology, design, and education.
This book calls on designers to consider the role of the built environment as the primary source of bacterial, viral, and fungal transfers through fomites, ventilation systems, and overcrowding and spatial organization. Through 19 original contributions, it provides an array of perspectives to understand how the designed environment may offer a reprieve from disease. The authors build a historical foundation of infection and disease, using examples ranging from lazarettos to leprosy centers to show how the ability to control infection and disease has long been a concern for humanity.
The book goes on to discuss disease propagation, putting forth a variety of ideas to control the transmission of pathogens, including environmental design strategies, pedestrian dynamics, and open space. Its final chapters serve as a prospective way forward, focusing on COVID-19 and the built environment in a post-pandemic world.
Written for students and academics of architecture, design, and urban planning, this book ignites creative action on the ways to design our built environment differently and more holistically.
Please note that research on COVID-19 has exponentially grown since this volume was written in October 2020. References cited reflect the evolving nature of research studies at that time.
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Are you concerned about the impact of infection and disease on our society? Discover the power of design in controlling the spread of pathogens with our groundbreaking book, "Architectural Factors for Infection and Disease Control." This comprehensive collection dives deep into the intersections of history, public health, building technology, design, and education, providing you with a wealth of knowledge.
Uncover the hidden role of the built environment as a catalyst for bacterial, viral, and fungal transfers. From fomites to ventilation systems to overcrowding, every design factor matters. With 19 original contributions, this book offers diverse perspectives that shed light on the essential relationship between architecture and disease. Explore historical examples like lazarettos and leprosy centers, and realize that the quest to control infection and disease is embedded in our shared human history.
How can we control disease propagation? Get ready to be amazed by a plethora of innovative ideas and environmental design strategies. Discover how pedestrian dynamics and open spaces can be instrumental in reducing pathogen transmission. Our experts make bold proposals and provide a blueprint for a future where architecture can play a vital role in safeguarding public health.
If you are a student or an academic in the fields of architecture, design, or urban planning, this book is a game-changer. It will spark your creativity and ignite a passion to design our built environment differently. By broadening your perspective and understanding, you can become a powerful force in shaping a healthier future for all.
Ready to take action and make a difference? Grab your copy of "Architectural Factors for Infection and Disease Control" now and be at the forefront of transforming our built environment. Together, let's design spaces that prioritize health and well-being.
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