The world is currently going through a health crisis that forced billions of people into quarantine due to the spread of the Corona epidemic. This epidemic may be the beginning of a new era in which a person is exposed to microorganisms that are not visible to the eye and spread widely to destroy the lives of some people in days without mercy. The impact of this epidemic on our world has gone beyond health impacts on economic, political, and social impacts. Overtime, being home bound for months forced people to closely observe their homes‟ interior designs and contents, People have started practicing their different daily activities within their homes such as work, sports, and other crafts despite not having the proper tools or space for such activities within their homes. Furthermore, they conduct their social activities of meeting friends and relatives through social media and other online platforms. The importance of providing a safe and healthy environment in the home is for granted. So, designing the house that was reflected the human needs and protect him against risks is the basic demand. Therefore, this questionnaire study collects the opinions of people sample from different countries around the world about their houses' design and the extent of their suitability to fulfill their needs amid the changes that have occurred due to the Coronavirus. Moreover, the study scrutinizes whether this crisis has changed these individuals‟ lifestyles within their houses, and the further needs and tools to be added within its internal space to cope with staying inside for a long period of time. This study aims to determine the newly emerging needs and the design considerations that must be taken into account when designing houses in order to achieve comfort and safety.
Volume 12 | 08-Special Issue
Pages: 444-458
DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V12SP8/20202544