New Delhi, May 1 -- Our dwellings should be optimised so that they mitigate the spread of viruses like COVID-19.
As the deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll and causes a near-global lockdown, the debate about its impact - on the way we live, work, and design our cities to reduce contact and increase social distances - has started. This conversation has also raised questions about the way we are designing homes and office buildings, and if that is aiding in spreading the scourge further.
Our experience has thrown up several lessons that are relevant for pandemic and post-pandemic times. They reinforce the need for designing buildings and neighbourhoods from the point of livability, thermal comfort and resource efficiency.
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