That buildings should be well-ventilated is no rocket science.However, the current pandemic and revelation that SARS-CoV-2 can remain airborne for a considerable length of time has given this ancient awareness an urgent appeal.

Keeping in view the preventive measures in national and international codes and guidelines (like Eco Samhita and theNational Building Code), Centre for Science and Environmenthas evaluated the design and layout of various building typologies on ventilation in a COVID-19 scenario. This assessment will be an invaluable guide for disease-proofing future building stock.