Course detail

Workshop – architecture summer school (design and build)

FA-DIL-KAcad. year: 2026/2027

Not applicable.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Aims

Learning outcomes:

  • Integration of theory and practice: Bridging the gap between digital design and physical reality; verifying the feasibility of an architectural concept within a real environment.
  • Applied sustainability: Practical implementation of New European Bauhaus principles (aesthetics, sustainability, inclusion) and circular economy concepts, utilizing local materials.
  • Development of material intelligence: A deep understanding of timber tectonics, material life cycles, and structural limitations.
  • Strengthening resilience: Fostering student resilience and the ability to make effective decisions within the dynamic and non-standard conditions of construction.

Summer school graduates:

  • demonstrate the ability to synthesize research and design, capable of guiding a project from the conceptual phase to physical realization;
  • manages advanced material literacy and practical experience with timber construction technologies;
  • understand their social responsibility when intervening in public spaces and the cultural landscape;
  • master the soft skills essential for teamwork, crisis management, and communication with partners.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N_A+U Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Field training

40 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Individual preparation for a project work

12 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer