Leading property developer Arthaland is partnering with WTA Architecture + Design Studio to fund and build Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQF) in Luzon. These facilities are vital in the battle against COVID-19 because they allow hospitals to quickly augment and increase capacity.
The EQFs are designed to house anyone suspected of having COVID-19 which helps prevent the infection from spreading. With many hospitals in the Philippines already overwhelmed and running at or near capacity, these facilities are vital to efforts in flattening the curve.
Arthaland has raised enough money to fund an EQF for the Ospital ng Makati and is currently accepting donations to help build two more EQFs in Taguig City. Those interested in contributing can click here to make a donation.
An EQF can be built in as few as five days making it perfect to combat the current crisis. The facility uses materials that are readily available with the design allowing for easy assembly.
The EQF layout was created by WTA Architecture + Design Studio who managed to come up with something simple and scalable while placing safety at the forefront. Each facility has 15 beds and two toilets with airflow being directed one way. The EQF is also equipped with side vents to move air away from each bed and eliminate recirculation.
There are separate entrances for patients and healthcare workers to reduce contact points. Meanwhile, doctors have their own external testing box so they can check patients without needing to go inside the facility. EQF designs have been made in accordance with guidelines set by the Department of Health.
WTA Architecture + Design Studio has already successfully secured and sourced out resources to fund the construction of 22 EQFs throughout the country. The facilities being funded by donations collected by Arthaland and others is part of a second wave of EQFs currently required by medical facilities in the Philippines.
