Robyn Mackenzie

Post pandemic grapples with the question of what a zero carbon ambulance branch will look like after Covid-19. Currently the pandemic is impacting both the functional requirements of the ambulance branch and the mental health of paramedics. In addition to these initial struggles, post-pandemic architecture will change to reflect learned behaviours about cleanliness and virus mitigation. This design aims to facilitate a dialogue between post-pandemic design and carbon zero strategies to create a healthy and sustainable ambulance branch. The design includes automatic ventilation strategies that create safer internal environments and reduces operational energy usage. In addition, several spatial changes will be implemented such as larger rooms for social distancing, disinfecting stations, and better quality outdoor spaces to encourage paramedics to spend time outside.