The concepts of green and hygienic communities and buildings
- Nagarlok
- 53(3), Jun, 2021: p.1-14
The Covid -19 pandemic has affected the life, health and livelihoods of millions, especially the poor, migrants, children and women. This needs revisiting the concepts of housing and community planning, which focus on public health and hygiene, livelihoods and composite redevelopment. The buildings by themselves should be able to detox the air, function as water capturers, energy generators and promote waste recycling. The paper suggests a resources pyramid and morphotectonic strategies for green and hygienic communities and buildings. – Reproduced
Jobs, Air pollution, Building materials pyramid, Urban services, Circular construction