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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.

Maintenance is a key requirement for buildings to operate at their maximum efficiency throughout their intended lifespan. This study examined the consequences of building maintenance management on the longevity of the structure through the medium of a literature review. The study is purely a review of documented evidence hence data for the study were obtained from journal articles, manuals, reports, databases, and other published works.

The concept of Biophilia implies that humans hold a biological need for interaction with nature on physical, mental, and social levels, and that this connection affects our personal well-being, productivity, and societal relationships.

his article examines the rather complex issue of valuing heritage, particularly as it concerns buildings with age, historical or cultural relevance, which are all qualities difficult to measure in financial terms. It also reviews some valuation techniques used in the recent field of heritage economics from relevant literature and how these techniques have been used in Valuing heritage.

Users’ perception of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is critical for sustainable residential development. IEQ factors that affect evaluation of quality life for occupants in residential buildings are thermal comfort, air quality, light quality and indoor acoustics. This study critically reviewed literature on IEQ for residential buildings with the view to establish an improved IEQ concept on sustainable development.

As urbanisation accelerates across the country, there is a growing need for sustainable and well-planned urban environments that prioritize order in the physical setting in a way that facilitates the health and well-being of the population.