To effectively reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, it is crucial to highlight the effectiveness of building design
strategies in mitigating threats to occupants. The ongoing pandemic research and actions focus on how poor
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) amplifies the effects of airborne viruses. This review aims to draw architects’ attention
toward the high risk of airborne transmission of diseases by providing the latest updates and solutions to understand better the environmental and health issues associated with COVID-19. Based on the complexity of the problem and the need for interdisciplinary research, this study presents a conceptual model that addresses the integration of engineering controls, design strategies and, air disinfection techniques required to achieve a better IAQ.
