As part of an effort to help guide the transition to "new lifestyle norms" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published a collection of tools that spell out strategies for re-occupying and retrofitting existing spaces.  The tools, an... View full entry

Last month, Archinect reported on the recently completed “Preparedness Assessment Tool” developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) that aims to offer guidance for how existing spaces can be converted for temporary hospital use during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The... View full entry

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published a tool designed to help make the re-inhabitation of existing buildings take place more safely as the initial round of nationwide shelter-in-place directives begins to fade away.  According to an announcement published by AIA, the... View full entry

The sudden and sweeping closures of schools, factories, businesses and government offices that have come as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have created an unprecedented decline in water use within existing buildings. And the resulting lack of chlorinated water flowing through pipes, combined with... View full entry

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published a preliminary “Preparedness Assessment Tool” to help architects and healthcare directors appropriately select existing buildings for reuse as Alternative Care Sites (ACS).  The document brings together best practices for ACS... View full entry

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is currently assembling a database containing information on the health care facilities, both traditional and temporary, and the design professionals around the world mobilizing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Last week, AIA announced the... View full entry

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the creation of a special task force that aims to educate public officials, healthcare facilities, and other architects on how to adapt existing buildings for temporary hospital use.  According to a statement published by the group this... View full entry