Hospitals suffered unprecedented strain to deal with the increasing number of patients affected by COVID-19. We are seeking alternative ways and solutions to accommodate these increases. This was a major challenge for architects mainly because it was new to all stakeholders, and there was no model to follow. Based on this, this research will propose converting existing buildings to field hospitals that are equipped in the shortest time and at the lowest cost. It is considered one of the quick emergency solutions that can be resorted to get out of the crisis. The purpose of this research is to study how to deal with crises and emergencies, and what the Corona pandemic has produced in terms of redesigning health facilities. It also studies the manifestations of the impact of epidemics on architecture in design and implementation, as they have an impact on the new design standards for health facilities. This crisis has produced a change in these standards, as they must be expandable. The research also studies the best methods for using light buildings in emergencies. The hypothesis on which the study is based is that the standards and determinants that are concluded from the study will lead to improved performance efficiency of architectural spaces as well as facing any emergencies with plans and solutions ready for implementation in the shortest time. The more we are able to create spaces that enjoy flexibility of movement while maintaining the quality of the internal environment, the more we can benefit from this research. The research relies on a theoretical study with a descriptive analytical approach, and then an applied study that relies on an analytical inductive approach. Then the result of the research comes in the form of developing a mechanism for field hospitals, which will be studied in a way that achieves the comfort of users, in order to reach the best architectural solutions as a rapid solution for epidemics in the future.
 
Special Issue of AEIC 2024 (Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design Session)