RETHINK Design Guide : Architecture for a post-pandemic world Paperback / softback

The worldhas changed. How willsociety emerge post-pandemic? Will we take the opportunity to reset the statusquo? And, if so, what possibilities are there for architects to take the initiativein designing this new world?Thisinnovative design guide draws together expert guidance on designing in theimmediate aftermath of the pandemic for key architectural sectors: housing,workplace, civic and cultural, hospitality, education, infrastructure and civicplacemaking.

It provides design inspiration to architects on how they canrespond to the challenges and opportunities of a post-pandemic environment andhow architects ensure they are at the forefront of the best design in this newworld.

Looking at each sector in turn, it covers the challenges specific toeach, and how delivering these designs might differ from the pre-pandemicworld. As well aspost-pandemic design, the vital issue of climate change will be threadedthrough each sector, with many cross-overs between designing for the climateemergency and designing for a world after a pandemic.

Both seek to make theworld a safer, happier and more resilient place. Written by setof contributing design experts, this book is for all architects, whether solepractitioners or working in a larger practice.

As well as inspirational designguidance, it also provides client perspectives – crucial for understanding howclients are planning for the future too.

Contributorsinclude:Nicola GillenHelen TaylorSumita SinghaIan TaylorJulia ParkAdam ScottSarah FeatherstonePippa Nissen