Abstract
This paper examines the action research cycle from the second phase of a longitudinal study on sustainable interior design practices, focusing on two groups of stakeholders: designers and clients. This phase concentrated on the change stage of Lewin’s change management model, providing a detailed exploration of the values, approaches, and attitudes toward sustainable design practices among the participants. The study utilizes affective domain learning theory to promote the adoption of new values among participants To achieve the objectives, various learning methods were employed, including information technology, collaborative learning, and problem-based learning. Designing interventions with the active involvement of participants was essential for fostering an understanding and acknowledgment of the benefits of sustainable practices. These interventions aimed to measure participants’ perceptions regarding the value and relevance of different ideas and experiences, as well as to encourage them to accept and commit to specific stances or actions. Data collection methods for this action research included observer reports, participant questionnaires, and interviews, necessitating a combination of quantitative and qualitative data analysis. After separating the measurable components of the data, the focus shifted primarily to a group analysis of the qualitative findings. The results indicate that during the second phase, both designers and clients demonstrated changes in their behaviours.
Presenters
Julie GwilliamDean, Architecture, Cardiff Univeristy, United Kingdom Kika Ioannou Kazamia
Student, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Change, Design, Learning, Sustainability, Practices
