Analysis

EDUPlan is not just about architecture. It is a multidisciplinary process that begins long before the first sketch. It starts with the analytical phase—the most underestimated part of the entire project, which, in our opinion, is the most significant determinant of the quality of the school building's creation process. Conducting a hydrogeological survey, structural assessment, and energy audit is not enough. This is merely the absolute minimum.

As part of the analytical phase, we collaborate not only with experts in energy, acoustics, and building services but also with specialists in pedagogy and school psychology, as well as financial auditors.

The EDUPlan project begins with an in-depth analytical phase: we are prepared to analyze not only the technical and energy status of the facility, but pedagogical and sociological analyses are equally important to us—how the school functions, what needs to change, and what the priorities are for the founder, director, teachers, community, and students. We gather these insights through participatory meetings, where we jointly formulate a comprehensive project brief.

Study

For us, the key part of the entire project, where all the analytical work pays off, is the study. Within its framework, we translate the outputs of the in-depth analytical phase into specific design solutions. When setting up pedagogical processes, we collaborate with the Danish consulting company

In the study phase, it is again essential to carry out participation. During meetings, we present the designs to the actual users of the building—the educators. Based on discussions with teachers and the founder, we refine the study while simultaneously familiarizing the teaching staff with solutions that provide new opportunities within pedagogical processes.

Phase 3: Project Documentation and the Digital Twin

The final phase involves implementing the requirements from the initial study into the construction project, obtaining the necessary permits, and preparing the execution documentation. A project developed in BIM (Building Information Modeling) standards using Autodesk Revit, combined with a Digital Twin of the future school, is more than just a technical achievement. This approach minimizes unforeseen situations on-site and significantly eliminates documentation errors. Today, such a project is a fundamental prerequisite for preventing budget overruns caused by unexpected "extra work" during construction.

Furthermore, the BIM model acts as the school's digital twin, ensuring that the future building maintains an accurate and centralized database of technical information throughout its entire lifecycle. This significantly streamlines maintenance, reduces operating costs, and accelerates decision-making for any future modifications or renovations. The model enables better planning of inspections, faster fault diagnosis, precise asset management, and optimization of energy operations, thereby increasing the overall value and transparency of property management.

Public Procurement Support and Project Management

As part of the analytical phase, our expert partners in financing and economic project setup simultaneously begin a thorough analysis of the founder's financial health. Without this step, it is impossible to responsibly set up the financing for the entire building design process. The audit provides a realistic picture of the founder's options and serves as the foundation for all subsequent financial decisions in the project.

Based on the financial analysis, experts will propose an optimal financing model for the entire project tailored to the specific founder within the study phase. The goal is to ensure that the entire process—from study preparation and construction to daily operations—is long-term sustainable and financially manageable. This cannot be achieved without a high-quality financial plan.

Public procurement is a chapter unto itself. In Slovakia, we often encounter it as a barrier in public school projects—procedurally demanding, time-consuming, and opaque for many local governments. Therefore, EDUPlan includes public procurement experts who help set up the entire process in compliance with the law, efficiently, and with an emphasis on the quality of the outcome rather than just the lowest price. Designing the procurement process is an integral part of the entire plan from the very beginning.

Throughout the EDUPlan process, our project financing experts identify and predict specific opportunities for recovering invested funds through available grant schemes—both European and national.