PARÂMETROS DE PROJETO E MÉTODOS VISUAIS PARA APO DE EDIFÍCIO EDUCACIONAL

Abstract

The development of an architectural programme is an important part of the initial phases of a design process, where data is collected to guide the design solution search. Data, of different types, should include results of Post-Occupancy Evaluations (POE) from observations and users perceptions. POEs of educational buildings seek to understand these environments that impact on teaching and learning activities. Due to the dynamics in education, it is essential that the concept of design parameters (PPs) should be included in POEs. This study evaluated the use of specific visual POE methods for design feedback, including PPs as an evaluation criterion. The study was carried out with students from a secondary school in the UK. Results demonstrate that visual methods provide more complete information and have a greater impact on project feedback when associated with PPs. There is a solid basis for the selected images and the subsequent analysis and understanding of participants' responses as well as well defined applications. The study contributes to the development of visual POE methods for school building design by inserting PPs, which are essential for the 21st-century school.