AIA releases 3D office models for reducing risk of COVID-19
by sadia_badhon | June 12, 2020 2:05 pm
[1]Photo courtesy AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released strategies and 3D models for office spaces[2] and retail stores[3] that can help employers and businesses reopen more safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design strategies provide a holistic approach to modifying stores and offices using a 17-point architectural, engineering, and administrative framework based on recent COVID-19 public health information. They also provide cost-effective options that can be implemented immediately and suggest design alternatives for creating more flexible spaces, enhancing social connectedness, and reinforcing healthy behaviors. Common hazards and considerations for employers are also provided.
Mitigation strategies were developed by a team of architects, public health experts, engineers, and facility managers as part of the AIA’s “Reopening America: Strategies for Safer Buildings[4]” initiative. The team is developing strategies for buildings to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, promote social distancing standards, and enhance well-being.
Outcomes from the team were also used to develop three tools for protecting the health and safety of the public while providing services.
Tool #1
Risk Management Plan for Buildings[5]: Provides a comprehensive process for assessing hazards in buildings and reducing risk. The methodology can be applied during the pandemic and for all shocks and stresses to create more resilient buildings and businesses.
Tool #2
AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool (2.0)[6]: Provides an enhanced framework of strategies for reopening or making buildings safer, including housing, offices, restaurants, retailers, senior living facilities, and schools.
Tool #3
COVID-19 ArchMap[7]: Architects can input design strategies that mitigate risk of COVID-19[8] for any building type to AIA’s map. The platform is produced in partnership with the University of Kansas’ Institute of Health + Wellness Design and intended to facilitate design innovation.
- [Image]: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Opener-12.jpg
- office spaces: https://www.aia.org/resources/6301958-reopening-america-strategies-for-safer-off?editing=true&tools=true
- retail stores: https://www.aia.org/resources/6301960-reopening-america-strategies-for-safer-ret?editing=true&tools=true
- Reopening America: Strategies for Safer Buildings: https://www.aia.org/resources/6299247-reopening-america-strategies-for-safer-bui?editing=true&tools=true
- Risk Management Plan for Buildings: https://www.aia.org/resources/6299432-risk-management-plan-for-buildings?editing=true&tools=true
- AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool (2.0): https://www.aia.org/resources/6292441-re-occupancy-assessment-tool
- COVID-19 ArchMap: https://network.aia.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=b3add4bc-0bdf-4492-b3ad-6212b96a84b0
- input design strategies that mitigate risk of COVID-19: https://form.jotform.com/AIACES/covid19
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