Library Architects Aim for Virus-Responsive Design

 The journal American Libraries recently published an article on Virus-Responsive Design:

"Libraries have always been spaces for discovery. But in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been tasked with transforming themselves into places that allow users to physically distance while being more digitally connected than ever. As some institutions emerge from months of shutdowns, design and architecture experts seek to meet current health and safety challenges as well as safeguard these community spaces against an uncertain future."

The article looks at safety enhancements, privacy, comfort, funding issues and technologies such as touchless lights, faucets, and doors as well as virus-killing UV lighting.