1. 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,

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. (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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. „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?“

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Thank you