ABSTRACT

This chapter discusses a new green theory, titled the Famulari Theory of Using Plants and Green Design for Reducing the Flu Virus or shortened to theFamulari Theory. The Famulari Theory is a theory which combines arts and sciences to create designs with living green plants to help reduce the infectiousness of the airborne flu virus in a space. The heart and soul of the theory come through in the first part of the book with the applications of the theory shown on existing sites. Design strategies are used for creating interior and exterior green designs with plants that are likely effective for virus accumulation and reducing infectiousness. Designing spaces which improve the health of those who use the space, specifically for the airborne flu virus, is the specific premise of the Famulari Theory. The Famulari Theory addresses the various greening practices that can be applied to sites in order to reduce the infectiousness of the airborne flu virus.