From minerals that are thousands of years old to fabrics made in labs. The materials we use have become our allies when it comes to ensuring a healthy, virus-free home.
Taking advantage of natural resources or coming straight from a lab – we’re showing you some practical applications of revolutionary materials that protect us from viruses.
We took a look at the winner of the prestigious FAD Architecture Prize 2020, which also provides some clues about what community spaces will look after the pandemic.
We’ve selected five community spaces that cover everything from co-living and administrative buildings to cultural centres and meeting places.
The materials used for their construction will be carefully chosen, and they will be supported by AI that will improve efficiency.