Rethinking Home: The Influence of the Pandemic on Residential Spaces in Egypt
Yasmine, Hisham Hussam, Salama
Yasmine, Hisham
Hussam, Salama
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2026-02-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered a number of facets of our daily life, including how we utilize and interact with our dwellings. The epidemic has created new difficulties and opportunities for reconsidering residential space design in Egypt, where a sizable section of the population lives in urban areas with little access to outside public spaces. This chapter explores how the epidemic has affected Egypt’s residential areas with the goal of identifying design approaches that might improve inhabitants’ quality of life and well-being.
This chapter adopts a quantitative and qualitative approach, a literature review, and an online survey of locals to examine the pandemic’s effects. According to this chapter, the pandemic has changed how people use their homes, placing a greater emphasis on leisure time, online learning, and remote work. This chapter also highlights the importance of having access to outdoor spaces, natural light, and ventilation in order to raise the standard of living spaces.
In projecting future trends, this chapter anticipates a paradigm shift toward eco-conscious and technologically integrated architecture. Green roofs, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient designs emerge as essential elements, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing the ecological footprint of residential spaces. Moreover, integrating smart home technologies, augmented reality interfaces, and advanced security systems envisions a futuristic living experience, where architecture seamlessly interfaces with digital innovations to enhance comfort, convenience, and safety.
Based on these findings, this chapter proposes design strategies that can be applied to new and existing residential spaces in Egypt to enhance their functionality and improve residents’ quality of life.
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Effat University
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Sustainability, Resilience, and Inclusiveness through Human-Centred Architecture and Design