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Though pandemics and contagious diseases have been an impending danger to humans since antiquity, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed a near-complete lack of readiness to combat such incidents in terms of built urban environment design. Workplaces, which are vibrant centers for daily human activity globally, proved to be active hubs for transmitting COVID-19 early on. This necessitates serious reconsideration of typical workspace design to sustainably allow workers back into the space without compromising public safety. Not only is this crucial during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but solidification of design requirements that take this aspect into account is of paramount importance for effectively combating future pandemics. This paper investigates available research and advancements on design considerations and mitigation measures to be adopted when designing a pandemic-ready workspace. Measures studies range from conscious socio-spatial zoning to provisions to ensure adequate hygiene and directly curb transmission.
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Altamimi, S., Onur, Z.Ü., Ozsahin, D.U., Uzun, B. (2022). Socio-spatial Interactions Within Modern Workspace Interiors Post Covid-19. In: Uzun Ozsahin, D., Uzun, B., Sanlidag, T., LaMoreaux, J. (eds) Decision Analysis Applied to the Field of Environmental Health. Professional Practice in Earth Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96682-9_14
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