The Connection of Pandemics with Architecture

Abstract

Pandemics had a significant impact on architecture. Pandemics influenced changes in urban planning and design, laid the foundation for sanitary reforms. Architecture has faced numerous challenges over time. For example, epidemics like the Black Death prompted urban planning reforms such as wider streets and higher building quality to reduce disease spread. The spread of cholera made architects consider sanitary standards, the importance of sunlight, and ventilation. Pandemics also fueled the development of specialized structures like sanatoriums and hospitals.