AIA releases retail store and office 3D models for reducing risk of COVID-19

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"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Design strategies provide\na holistic approach to modifying stores and offices using a 17-point architectural,\nengineering and administrative framework based upon recent COVID-19 public\nhealth information. They also provide cost effective options that can be\nimplemented immediately and suggest design alternatives for creating more\nflexible spaces, enhancing social connectedness, and reinforcing healthy\nbehaviors. Common hazards and considerations for employers are also provided."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Mitigation strategies were\ndeveloped by a team of architects, public health experts, engineers, and\nfacility managers as part of the AIA\u2019s \u201cReopening America: Strategies for Safer\nBuildings\u201d initiative. The team is developing strategies for buildings to reduce\nthe risk of COVID-19 transmission, promote social distancing standards, and enhance\nwellbeing. A comprehensive report of the initiative is available on "],[0,[3],1,"AIA\u2019s website."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The team also developed three tools for protecting the health and safety of\nthe public while providing services: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Tool #1 -"],[0,[4],1," Risk Management Plan for Buildings"],[0,[],0," \u2013 Provides a comprehensive process for assessing hazards in buildings and reducing risk. The methodology can be applied during the pandemic and for all shocks and stresses to create more resilient buildings and businesses."]],[[0,[],0,"Tool #2 -"],[0,[5],1," AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool (2.0)"],[0,[],0," - Provides an\nenhanced framework of strategies for reopening or making buildings safer,\nincluding housing, offices, restaurants, retailers, senior living facilities,\nand schools."]],[[0,[],0,"Tool #3 - "],[0,[6],1,"COVID-19 ArchMap"],[0,[],0," \u2013 Architects can now "],[0,[7],1,"input design\nstrategies that mitigate risk of COVID-19"],[0,[],0," for any building type to AIA\u2019s map. The\nplatform is produced in partnership with the University of Kansas\u2019 Institute of\nHealth + Wellness Design and intended to facilitate design innovation.\n\n"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The team is also developing\ntailored strategies and considerations for schools and senior living\nfacilities. Individualized reports will be released in the near future. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Resources and\nstrategies were developed using a virtual charrette workshop \u2013 a method used to\nstudy specific issues in a limited time frame using an intense brainstorming\nsession."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As part of the sessions,\na group of public, environmental, and occupational health experts and\nphysicians provided an independently developed 90-minute briefing on SARS-CoV-2\ninfectious disease transmission, epidemiological models, and insights into the\nmost current research of the virus as of early May. A complete summary of the\npublic health briefing is available "],[0,[8],1,"online"],[0,[],0,". "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Visit AIA\u2019s website\nfor more "],[0,[9],1,"COVID-19 resources for architects."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[10],1,"About AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded\nin 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and\nsustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200\ninternational, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that\npromote economic vitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them\nin their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders\nand the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities,\ninstitutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct\nto ensure the highest professional standards."]]]]}