Table A1.

End-user requirements acquisition module

Design elements (DE) and features (DF)*Importance rating Low……………..High
1. Spatial configuration (SC)
How important are the following spatial features to support your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Space layout arrangement: Open

NA1……10

  1. Space layout arrangement: Enclosed private

NA1……10

  1. Space layout arrangement: Enclosed shared

NA1……10

  1. Dedicated spaces for relaxation & informal gatherings

NA1……10

  1. Kitchenette /tea breakout space

NA1……10

  1. Storage spaces (backpack lockers, accessible storage, secured storage, personal storage, evidence lockers, shelving, laboratory storage, research and specialised storage)

NA1……10

  1. Breakout areas (board games, video games, hospitality spaces)

NA1……10

  1. Private meeting rooms (small/medium/large)

NA1……10

  1. Hot desk

NA1……10

  1. First in family pupil or staff space (parenting facilities, childcare facilities)

NA1……10

  1. Focused quiet spaces

NA1……10

  1. recreational spaces

NA1……10

  1. technical or troubleshooting support spaces

NA1……10

  1. dedicated waiting rooms for appointments or meetings

NA1……10

  1. shower and changing rooms (linked with changing rooms)

NA1……10

  1. Amenities

NA1……10
Please indicate any other spatial configurations necessary for this space
2. Aesthetics (AE)
How important are the following aesthetic features to support your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Warm colours (red, oranges, yellows)

NA1……10

  1. Cool colours (blues, greens, purples)

NA1……10

  1. Neutral colours (white, greys, beiges)

NA1……10

  1. Nature texture (wood grain, stone textures, …)

NA1……10

  1. Smooth surface

NA1……10

  1. Rough surface

NA1……10

  1. Patterns

NA1……10

  1. Identity (local environment/ heritage)

NA1……10

  1. Personalisation/ workstation spatial views

NA1……10

  1. Historical/ achievement wall

NA1……10

  1. Ceiling preferences

NA1……10

  1. Ease of maintainability and practicality

NA1……10
Please indicate any other important features for the aesthetic appearance you prefer within the space
3. Inclusivity and accessibility (IA)
How important are the following inclusivity and accessibility features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Disabled access: physical and other (ramps, lifts, automatic wide entry doorways, accessible stalls)

NA1……10

  1. Disabled restrooms and designated parking (accessible amenities, sanitary facilities, accessible furniture, dedicated hot desk)

NA1……10

  1. Designated spaces for relaxation (sensory rooms)

NA1……10

  1. Design for neurodiversity and sensory disabilities (overall space and place-making, colour spectrum, options for low lighting, sense of belonging)

NA1……10

  1. Dedicated safe spaces (parenting rooms, women’s rooms, prayer rooms, disability space, pride rooms)

NA1……10

  1. Gender-neutral toilets

NA1……10

  1. Proximity to designated parking and other transportation

NA1……10

  1. Signage and wayfinding (physical landmarks, maps, interactive kiosks with touch-screen interfaces, colour-coded navigation, signs and maps)

NA1……10

  1. Language of diversity

NA1……10
Please indicate any other inclusivity and accessibility features necessary for the space
4. Sustainable design (SD)
How important are the following sustainability features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Waste management practices (e-waste), energy-efficient appliances

NA1……10

  1. Selection of environment-friendly materials (existing recycle or reuse potential, low-emitting materials),

NA1……10

  1. Flexible and multipurpose spaces

NA1……10

  1. Sustainable mobility options (e.g. EV charging stations, shuttle services, secured bicycle storage and amenities, walkability, and pedestrian infrastructure)

NA1……10

  1. Renewable production (solar, rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse, solar batter options, green power)

NA1……10

  1. Protect or restore habitat

NA1……10

  1. Wastewater discharge

NA1……10
Please indicate any other sustainability features important for the space
5. Connection with nature (CN)
How important are the following natural elements to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Indoor plants and selection of plants (native/foreign)

NA1……10

  1. Courtyards or green spaces

NA1……10

  1. Rooftop gardens

NA1……10

  1. Study gardens

NA1……10

  1. Window views/quality views/unobstructed views/view types: flora, fauna or sky, movement, objects

NA1……10

  1. Layout arrangement, textures and colour selection

NA1……10

  1. Connected with nature

NA1……10

  1. Waterscape design

NA1……10
Please indicate any other natural features important for the space
6. Lighting (LI)
How important are the following lighting related features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Natural lighting (dynamic and diffuse lighting),

NA1……10

  1. Individual control or multizone control system

NA1……10

  1. Task lighting

NA1……10

  1. Colour temperature and intensity/colour choices

NA1……10

  1. Window blinds

NA1……10

  1. Security path lights

NA1……10

  1. Dimmable light options – lighting levels (on, off, and midlevel)

NA1……10

  1. Emergency light options

NA1……10
Please indicate any other lighting features essential for the space
7. Indoor air quality (IAQ)
How important are the following IAQ features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Natural ventilation to intake fresh air

NA1……10

  1. Olfactory comfort

NA1……10

  1. Extraction

NA1……10

  1. Air quality detectors (air flow monitoring equipment, CO2 sensor.)

NA1……10

  1. Air filtration

NA1……10

  1. Interior cross-contamination prevention

NA1……10
Please indicate any other IAQ features essential for the space
8. Thermal comfort (TC)
How important are the following thermal features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. HVAC system sensors

NA1……10

  1. Comfort controls thermal parameters - thermostats, ceiling fans, adjustable under-floor diffusers, task-mounted controls like desktop fans, humidifiers or dehumidifiers)

NA1……10

  1. Group thermal comfort control for shared multi-occupant space

NA1……10

  1. SMART control system

NA1……10

  1. Heat island reduction (vegetated roofs, high reflectance roof, canopy shade areas, cover parking)

NA1……10
Please indicate any other thermal features essential for the space
9. Privacy (PR)
How important are the following privacy features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Visual privacy -screens, partitions, dividers

NA1……10

  1. Acoustic privacy - acoustic panels and sound-absorbing materials (acoustical finishes), minimise exterior /background noise

NA1……10

  1. Workspace layout arrangements

NA1……10
Please indicate any other privacy features essential for the space
10. Ergonomics (ER)
How important are the following ergonomics features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Ergonomic adjustable furnishing

NA1……10

  1. Ergonomic appliances (settings for the keyboard, monitor, laptop risers, footrests)

NA1……10

  1. Ergonomic variety of seating options and adjustability

NA1……10

  1. hand dominance and hand use behaviour (left & right-hand options)

NA1……10
Please indicate any other ergonomics features essential for the space
11. Operational services (OS)

  1. Water: How important are the following water-related to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  • Water filtration systems (e.g. water coolers, filtration pitchers)

NA1……10

  • Bottle re-filling stations

NA1……10

  • Bidet and utilities in restroom facilities

NA1……10
Please indicate any other water features important for the space

  1. Electrical power: How important are the following electrical power-related features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  • Backup power systems (e.g. generators, uninterruptible power supplies)

NA1……10

  • Availability of electrical outlets

NA1……10

  • Availability of charging stations

NA1……10
Please indicate any other electrical power requirements for the space

  1. Network connectivity: How important are the following internet connection features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  • High-speed internet connectivity

NA1……10

  • Wi-Fi coverage or

NA1……10

  • Wired ethernet connections

NA1……10
Please indicate any other internet connectivity requirements for the space

  1. Safety and security: How important are the following safety and security features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  • Access control measures (e.g. keycard entry, security personnel)

NA1……10

  • Emergency alert systems (e.g. alarms, notifications)

NA1……10

  • Surveillance systems (e.g. CCTV)

NA1……10

  • Fire suppression systems (e.g. sprinklers, fire extinguishers)

NA1……10
Please indicate any other safety and security requirements for the space

  1. Stationary and food retail

NA1……10 10

  1. Low and ease of maintenance

NA1……

  1. Cleaning and hygiene

NA1……10
Please indicate any other operational service requirements for the space
12. Learning, teaching and research (LTR) Enablers
How important are the following learning and pedagogy features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Teaching and recording booths

NA1……10

  1. Designing to cater to mobile learning solutions, connected learning solutions (usage of tablets, PCs, laptops, mobile phones, wireless keyboards/mice, PDAs, digital cameras)

NA1……10

  1. Visual interactive learning facilities (audio-visual prompts, video conferencing, image projection, interactive whiteboards)

NA1……10

  1. Audio interactive learning facilities (speakers, microphones, amplifiers, signal processing equipment)

NA1……10

  1. Printing solutions

NA1……10

  1. Charging station

NA1……10

  1. Flexible learning spaces that can easily adapt to different teaching methods and pedagogical approaches (fold-down tables, sliding screens, stackable chair arrangements, sliding walls)

NA1……10

  1. Labs, workshops and research spaces requirements

NA1… …10
Please indicate any other learning and pedagogy features essential for the space
13. Safety and Compliance (SF)
How important are the following safety and compliance features to foster your work productivity/learning within the space/building?

  1. Materials to avoid (VOC limits, chemical contents)

NA1……10

  1. Operation of the equipment

NA1……10

  1. Arrangement of design

NA1……10

  1. Risk avoidance

NA1……10
Please indicate any other safety and compliance features essential for the space
Note(s):

*End-users will be allowed to comment or provide additional requirements on the individual DFs

Source(s): Author’s own work
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