The main objective of this major qualifying project was to develop the architectural, structural and mechanical design for a temporary quarantine facility to aid in the fight against pandemics such as COVID-19. The design is situated in New York City (NYC) and aims to solve the problems of overwhelmed hospital systems by creating a quick-build facility utilizing modular prefabrication and systems with quick installation techniques. This project includes components that promote physical and mental health, can be easily deployed, removed and reused once the pandemic has subsided and the building is no longer required.

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Creator

• Maia, Yllara D.
• Wile, Samantha L.
• Ramos, Kimberly F.

Subject

• Sustainability
• Health
• Project-Based Learning
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121020-111013
• 4786

Keyword

• Pandemic
• Architectural Engineering
• Quarantine Center
• Modular Construction
• COVID-19

Advisor

• Liu, Shichao
• Van Dessel, Steven

Year

• 2020

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Date created

• 2020-12-10

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Architectural Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

License

• All rights reserved

Last modified

• 2022-05-16