VersaTile

Group
Mae-Yin Chan, Serra van Santen and Florine Westen

Coach
Caroline Hummels and Cindy van Bremen

Year
January 2022

Design project

Relations within an energy transition project can often get very tense, especially relations between the contractor and residents of speckled property. Allowing for these complex relationships to breathe can benefit the relationships between all parties within the project.

During an event where the contractors, residents, and liaison are present, an icebreaker is performed, followed by a deeper conversation. The goal of these activities is for the parties to get to know each other on a deeper level. Next, the Versa Tile is used by every individual. This is a tool that manages expectations from all parties and helps set up realistic agreements. The initial expectations are made into a garland that is hung on the construction site. Furthermore, the collaboration agreements are permanently put on the Versa Tile and taken home by all parties. The Versa Tile functions as a reminder of the agreements and scaffolds reflection during the process.