Applying the concept of hygiene to improve the efficiency of furniture in public spaces

Authors

1 Head of the Interior Design and Furniture Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University And Director of the Furniture Design and Technology Program, Department of Interior Design and Furniture, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University Abeer Hamed Ali Ahmed Swidan

2 PhD student, Interior Design and Furniture Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University

3 Asst. Prof. Department of Interior Design and Furniture, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University (Fully seconded to Horus university)

10.21608/maut.2025.448007

Abstract

The spread of epidemics and mutated viruses in our societies has led to the need to design hygienic furniture for public spaces, given the difficulty of preventing individuals from frequenting public spaces to prevent them from becoming a breeding ground for infection transmission. Hygienic furniture is defined as furniture that does not adhere to viruses, bacteria, germs, or mold, nor does it emit toxic gases during manufacturing or long-term use. This occurs throughout its lifecycle, from design and material selection to manufacturing, use, depreciation, and recycling. The research aims to address the potential use of modern technology to employ advanced materials and surface treatments in the manufacture of hygienic furniture for public spaces by studying the sustainable, green, and environmentally friendly materials that can be used in its manufacture. It also aims to identify the chemical surface treatments (especially green chemistry) that can be used in its manufacture, and to measure the impact of their use on the design and manufacture of hygienic furniture. Through a field study of existing public spaces furniture, and an analysis of the furniture through a detailed analytical study, an applied study was conducted, and design proposals were presented that take hygienic criteria into considerations. This was followed by a survey of a group of specialists in the field of furniture design and manufacturing. By analyzing the opinions of field specialists from the survey, it was concluded that the application of hygienic standards has a direct impact on the quality of furniture in terms of its hygienic nature. The research recommendations highlighted the necessity of applying hygienic furniture criteria in public spaces to protect people and maintain public health.
 

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