Energy renovation of detached single-family houses - a case study on how to develop a sustainable solution through staging negotiation spaces
Authors
Hornbaek, Jan Sebastian ; Olsgaard, Christine Wiinstedt ; Mortensen, Freja Viktoria
Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2020
Submitted on
2020-06-04
Pages
234
Abstract
Bygningers energiforbrug har stor betydning for klima og miljø. At opgradere eksisterende boliger—ofte kaldet energirenovering, fx bedre isolering eller nye vinduer—er derfor centralt. Alligevel tøver mange boligejere, og der er brug for løsninger, der hjælper dem med at træffe beslutninger. Dette projekt undersøger, hvordan man designer en sådan løsning gennem en deltagende designproces. Arbejdet bygger på rammeværket 'Staging Negotiation Spaces', en socio-teknisk tilgang, der bevidst samler boligejere, fagfolk og andre aktører for at lufte bekymringer, dele idéer og opbygge opbakning om en fælles løsning. I hele forløbet blev empiriske indsigter indsamlet, analyseret og omsat til prototyper og andre designartefakter, som drev processen frem. Resultaterne viser, at der især er brug for støtte, før en renovering går i gang: Boligejere har gavn af tydelig vejledning og adgang til andre boligejeres erfaringer. Prototyper i Staging Negotiation Spaces pegede også på, at flere vælger energiforbedringer, når de kobles til andre planlagte renoveringer. Med udgangspunkt i dette blev der udviklet en platform, som blev testet med potentielle brugere, for at støtte beslutninger og give indblik i andres erfaringer. Samtidig blev relevante aktører inddraget for at opbygge et netværk, der kan understøtte løsningen. Ud over den konkrete løsning viser projektet, hvordan bæredygtighedsudfordringer kan tackles ved at iscenesætte 'forhandlingsrum'—både backstage i designteamet og frontstage sammen med aktører i feltet. Fordi projektet foregik under COVID-19-pandemien, blev alle aktiviteter gennemført online, hvilket giver erfaringer med at lave deltagende design digitalt.
Buildings use a lot of energy, which affects the climate and environment. Upgrading existing homes—often called energy renovation, such as better insulation or new windows—is therefore crucial. Yet many homeowners hesitate, and practical solutions are needed to help them decide. This thesis explores how to design such a solution through a participatory design process. The work is grounded in the 'Staging Negotiation Spaces' framework, a socio-technical approach that deliberately brings together homeowners, professionals and other stakeholders to surface concerns, exchange ideas and build support around a shared solution. Throughout the process, empirical input was collected, analyzed and turned into prototypes and other design artefacts that guided next steps. The findings show that support is most needed before a renovation begins: homeowners benefit from clear guidance and from access to other homeowners’ experiences. Prototyping within Staging Negotiation Spaces also indicated that more people choose energy upgrades when they are added to other planned home projects. Based on these insights, a platform was developed and tested with potential users to guide decision-making and connect to peer experiences. In parallel, relevant actors were engaged to build a network that could sustain and support the solution. Beyond the specific solution, the thesis illustrates how to address sustainability challenges by orchestrating 'negotiation spaces'—both backstage within the design team and frontstage with actors in the field. Because the project took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, all activities were conducted online, offering lessons on doing participatory design digitally.
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