August 19, 2020
National Architecture Practice Leader Domenic Cristofaro Gives Design and Construction Perspective on COVID-19 Pandemic at Virtual Glass Conference
In a recent feature from The US Glass News Network, National Architecture Practice Leader Domenic Cristofaro weighed in on the current state of glass in the AEC industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire glass industry, from manufacturing and supply chains to design and construction. While the first day of the National Glass Association (NGA) Summer Conference included a focus on the manufacturing perspective, the session, “The New Normal – Design & Construction,” included a different perspective.
Domenic Cristofaro, National Architecture Practice Leader with HED, provided an architect’s perspective on the crisis.
“Protecting occupants from the spread of disease will be foremost in the minds of architects,” he said.
He also pointed out that glass is a popular material due to its ability to bring in natural light and create visual protection while supporting sustainability and protecting occupants from storms or attacks. He expects it will no longer be specified just for its functional and aesthetic purposes but also to prevent the spread of diseases such as COVID-19.
“Glass is hygienic and easy to clean,” said Cristofaro. “It’s unlikely that offices will continue to use open office layouts. Glass barriers could be installed to protect occupants in addition to staggered office hours. COVID-19 has put an end to the over-densification of office buildings.”
He anticipates that in the future, a portion of offices could be turned into apartments or condos. He also posed modular construction as a solution to the supply chain issues created by the pandemic as it allows parts of a project to be built in a controlled, safe environment.
You can read the full article from The US Glass News Network using the link below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire glass industry, from manufacturing and supply chains to design and construction. While the first day of the National Glass Association (NGA) Summer Conference included a focus on the manufacturing perspective, the session, “The New Normal – Design & Construction,” included a different perspective.
Domenic Cristofaro, National Architecture Practice Leader with HED, provided an architect’s perspective on the crisis.
“Protecting occupants from the spread of disease will be foremost in the minds of architects,” he said.
He also pointed out that glass is a popular material due to its ability to bring in natural light and create visual protection while supporting sustainability and protecting occupants from storms or attacks. He expects it will no longer be specified just for its functional and aesthetic purposes but also to prevent the spread of diseases such as COVID-19.
“Glass is hygienic and easy to clean,” said Cristofaro. “It’s unlikely that offices will continue to use open office layouts. Glass barriers could be installed to protect occupants in addition to staggered office hours. COVID-19 has put an end to the over-densification of office buildings.”
He anticipates that in the future, a portion of offices could be turned into apartments or condos. He also posed modular construction as a solution to the supply chain issues created by the pandemic as it allows parts of a project to be built in a controlled, safe environment.
You can read the full article from The US Glass News Network using the link below.