The Study of New Normal Landscape Design Based on the Spreading of COVID-19 Pandemics in Thailand

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study factors affecting changes in landscape design patterns and to propose landscape design guidelines in new normal life based on the spreading of the Covid-19 pandemic in Thailand. In this study, data was collected from landscape officers, freelance landscape designers, online data from yellow page (landscape design office/garden design) including co-careers in the landscape industry using both online and offline questionnaires based on quantitative methodology. Descriptive statistic data were analyzed by statistical package for social science (SPSS) of percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results found that the most effective factors that changed the landscape design patterns during the pandemic of COVID-19 were socio-economic (67.00%). This COVID-19 situation also affected changes in landscape design with a value of 54%, while having a small impact on the landscape industry (70%). However, only 19% showed no impact of COVID-19 on their business. The results indicated that the landscape design concept needed to consider the spacing design to create the perception of open spaces, better air and ventilation and more comfort. Activities and facilities design should be safe with spacing of personal distancing at least 6 feet or 2 meters. Conceptual design should be concentrated on cost saving, plant selections such as herbs or extremophiles that can be easy to maintain.