Course detail

Smart buildings

FAST-NHA061Acad. year: 2025/2026

Understanding the principles of functioning and design of smart buildings.
Understanding the interaction between the basic elements, ie, the building, the facility, the operation and the interrelationships between them.
Integration and automation of processes in buildings.
The principles of interconnection and control of all the electronics in the building.
Description of components of smart buildings.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Entry knowledge

fundamentals of wiring, fundamentals of light-current distribution systems, basics of measurement and regulation systems

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Not applicable.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-EVB Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme RRTES_P Master's

    specialization RRTS , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • 1. Introduction, general principles and definitions of smart buildings
  • 2. Smart building concept
  • 3. Technologies used in smart buildings
  • 4. Theoretical foundations of common and systemic electrical wiring in buildings
  • 5. Smart systems components - optimizing energy consumption
  • 6. Smart systems components - input and access control, closed television and security systems
  • 7. Smart systems components - fire protection systems, emergency technology control, back-up supplies
  • 8. Smart systems components -lighting control
  • 9. Telecommunication systems and IT infrastructure
  • 10. Interface in the system of electrical installation of buildings
  • 11. Communication in the system of electrical installation of buildings
  • 12. Communication channels in the system of electrical installation of buildings
  • 13. Visualization of functions control, system operation, examples from practice

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • 1. Introduction, rules, requirements. Work plan. Literature.
  • 2.-5. The concept of smart building systems
  • 6.-11. Design of individual systems
  • 12. Coordination with other professions. Completion.
  • 13. Credit