In times of pandemics, such as the one we currently face with COVID-19, quarantine is a vital measure to mitigate risks to the public and prevent overloading the healthcare system. During these periods of confinement, it is common to reassess our habits and question the way we live. As architects, one of our profession's key challenges is to design spaces that satisfy basic human needs while also catering to individual specificities, ensuring that homes can accommodate everything required for daily life for an indefinite period.
Leisure and work activities, which are typically associated with external environments, must be brought indoors during quarantine. However, the well-being of confined individuals depends not only on a home's programmatic capacity to accommodate various daily uses, but also on the integration of natural light and ventilation, indoor plants, and the creation of an overall stimulating environment.
