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The high mortality and morbidity rates of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to an explosion of research on studying the dynamics of the survival and transmission of its causative agent, as well as other airborne pathogens. This has resulted in a plethora of information on the role of building design in the spread of microorganisms associated with respiratory diseases. Consequently, it appears that in most settings, the construction and maintenance of residential and commercial buildings did not prioritize the risk posed by airborne pathogens, and thus were ill-prepared for the likely occurrence of a respiratory disease outbreak.

This study identifies, efficient solutions, suitable for Najran’s hot desert climate. The work investigates sustainable retrofitting systems, for parking lots at Najran, using a mixed-methods approach that includes climate analysis, design-based research, in addition to site observation.

The global history of flood is full of documented cases of massive devastation and havocs to the built environment. In recent times, global warming has led to climate change resulting in increased frequency of flooding. The magnitude, scope and impact of these flood events on the built environment cannot be overemphasized.

he high mortality and morbidity rates of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to an explosion of research on studying the dynamics of the survival and transmission of its causative agent, as well as other airborne pathogens. This has resulted in a plethora of information on the role of building design in the spread of microorganisms associated with respiratory diseases.

This study is a review of relevant literature to determine the extent to which indoor environmental quality (IEQ) performance evaluation in pharmaceutical factory buildings (PFBs) has been carried out.