Deliverable D2.10 - Final e-SAFE co-design protocol

The present co-design protocol outlines the activities that professionals can undertake when applying e-SAFE technologies in building renovation projects, aiming to incorporate stakeholders' knowledge and preferences into the final design. The activities described in this document are based on co-design work conducted in three pilot projects: Catania (Italy), Timisoara, and Bucharest (Romania).

The work in Catania enabled the prototyping of a preliminary e-SAFE co-design protocol, which was then tested in the two Romanian pilots with varying levels of intensity. This approach aimed to experiment with timing and co-design activities from a professional perspective, seeking a cost-saving, innovative method. This involved condensing the protocol's application into tighter timeframes than those experienced in Catania while maintaining genuine resident involvement.

The document is structured as follows: first it introduces the e-SAFE project and its characteristics (Chapter 1), then it reports on the co-design experiences in the pilot buildings (Chapter 2), and finally it presents the protocol along with a table of specific recommendations inspired by real-world scenarios (Chapter 3).
According to the co-design protocol, co-design activities are structured into three major phases:

1. Outreach: Engaging stakeholders (e.g., homeowners, tenants, PHA, etc.).
2. Co-analysis: Agreeing with stakeholders on collaboration methods and collecting initial data on the building features, the energy consumption profiles, the use of common spaces, and general information on the co-design process.
3. Co-design: Discussing specific topics and scenarios (e.g., thermal plants, architectural aspects, use of common spaces) to be implemented in the project.
   Each phase is subdivided into several steps, detailing specific activities for an effective process. Tools and warnings are also provided for each phase, addressing timing, communication style, and facilitation techniques. This co-design protocol will serve as a guide for implementing a participatory process; however, it must be tailored to the specific context, based on available resources and case scope differences.