AN OPTIMIZATION OF BUILDING DESIGN USING PARTICIPATORY PLANNING: PROOF OF CONCEPT Tomáš VÁCHA, Martina BACÚROVÁ, Jan RŮŽIČKA, Štěpán MANČÍK University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings, Czech Technical University in Prague, tomas.vacha@cvut.cz

Methodology for active involvement of building users Content Methodology for active involvement of building users Context of the project Methodology Results Recommendations for further optimization

Context of the project - WHY Weak points of current practices: Ignoring the importance of the planning phase in public investments projects Hasty decisions and investments Generic solutions Neglected needs stakeholders

Context of the project - WHAT Case study: Ota Pavel´s Primary School in Buštěhrad Increase of building capacities Solution for specific building Building design methodology

Context of the project - HOW Our approach: Interdisciplinary cooperation Systemic view of the building Objective measurements and participatory planning methods

Context of the project - HOW Participation the act of taking part in something and having share on the process and result Participation leads to Increase in acceptance Increase in engagement Increase in the quality of the project

(Co)Creation of the methodology Focus group with experts Revision of each upcoming phase with all key stakeholders Feedback on each finished phase Evaluation of project/methodology as whole Design of general methodology

Methodology Stakeholder analysis Communication strategy Decision makers: municipality, school management Target group for participatory planning: Teachers (18), Kitchen Staff (2), Pupils (194), Parents (76) Other stakeholders – communication strategy only Communication strategy general and target-specific Participation strategy To identify needs and preferences To increase identification with the project

Methodology Focus groups for teachers Interviews with kitchen staff Introduction of the project Discussion on given topics Classrooms and space for social and cultural activities Indoor environment quality Aesthetics and educational elements of the environment Facilities for teachers, students and staff The kitchen and dining room School garden and surroundings Security issues Additional information Examples of solutions Interviews with kitchen staff

Methodology Questionnaires for parents and pupils Online survey Pen and paper form

„What the school would look like in two years if I was the architect?“ Methodology Creative activities „What the school would look like in two years if I was the architect?“

Results Quantitative and Qualitative data Categories of information: Unsatisfied needs Technical and operational problems Subjective evaluation of indoor environmental quality User preferences Functional specifications and specific requirements

Results Final report: Fusion of subjective and objective data Findings and recommendations Architectural design competition Workshop for participants of the competition

Recommendations We recommend: Combination of participation and objective methods Co-creation of building design methodology Partner approach Combination of qualitative and quantitative methods Combination of general and project specific methodology Prioritising

Thank you Tomas.vacha@cvut.cz