The advent of the COVID-19 has brought quarantine into people’s awareness. People’s desire for personal activity has surpassed that of interacting with others. This awareness was revealed through the increase of the preference for personal space o...
The advent of the COVID-19 has brought quarantine into people’s awareness. People’s desire for personal activity has surpassed that of interacting with others. This awareness was revealed through the increase of the preference for personal space over shared space. This article examines the characteristics of shared houses in the context of the assumption of shift in the demand of shared houses and provide insight towards the change of demand in the COVID-19 times. COVID-19 has brought numerous research regarding the response to the pandemic into progress such as direct indoors-sterilization, rooftop greening and smart farms. But this study focuses on the density and the ventilation of shared space, and the method of maximizing utilization of personal space both of which were not considered of significant importance. The findings of this paper proposes that firstly, to respond to the various demand of personal space, layered concept be introduced. Secondly, optional socialization become available through positioning movable cabinet units. Thirdly, each entrances be supplied with sterilizers to promote greater ventilation.