According to World Health Organisation, sunlight can help in ensuring tb Pathogens are sanitized in buildings.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tuberculosis/let-sunshine-in-to-fight-tuberculosis-who-says-idUSTRE52N3XB20090324
Large windows and Skylights.
This means that during the architectural design of a building, positioning the windows to capture in light will ensure the UV sun rays get inside the spaces and kill the disease causing germs.
Large windows can be designed to be frameless, with a thick glass fitted into the space on the edges so as to maximise the internal light intensity.
Villa Savoy.
Villa Savoy, located in the outskirts of Paris, France, designed by architect Le Cobusier, was designed intentionally with large windows to bring in sunlight in the hope that this will disinfect the interiors and keep the building occupants safe from diseases.
Natural ventilation.
Use of mechanical ventilation such as air conditioners in the wake of corona virus can result to infections. Where possible, use of natural ventilation methods such as cross ventilation can be used during the architectural design of the building.
Hand washing sinks.
To combat corona virus, hand washing sinks can be placed very close to the main entrance doors such that its convenient for occupants to easily wash their hands once they get into the house. Currently, some architectural designs incorporate a wash hand basin in the dining room area. More of these hand washing points need to be incorporated into the architectural design to ensure less infections.
Architect Francis Gichuhi Kamau.
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