Bachelor's Thesis

Detached house, Brno, Houškova str.

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Author of thesis: Bc. Riko Kawamoto

Acad. year: 2025/2026

Supervisor: Ing. Jan Müller, Ph.D.

Reviewer: Ing. Lubor Kalousek, Ph.D.

Abstract:

This bachelor's thesis explores the architectural, structural, and functional design of a detached single-family house located on Houškova street in Brno-Komín. The building is meticulously designed to respond to a challenging longitudinal slope, utilizing a dynamic split-level layout that organizes the home into a partially embedded ground floor, an open-plan social level, and a private first floor. A defining feature of the project is its innovative hybrid structural system. A reinforced concrete substructure provides crucial earth-retaining stability, while a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) superstructure acts as a self-supporting, cantilevered volume above. The interior celebrates this construction by leaving the timber elements exposed, complemented by premium wood-aluminum windows. Furthermore, the project is strictly engineered to meet the Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) standard, achieving an Energy Class A rating. This extreme efficiency is realized through a highly insulated thermal envelope, a vertical ground-source heat pump paired with underfloor heating, and roof-mounted photovoltaic panels. Ultimately, the thesis presents a comprehensive design solution that successfully balances structural innovation, environmental sustainability, and optimal user comfort.

Keywords:

Detached family house, sloped terrain, split-level layout, cross-laminated timber (CLT), hybrid structural system, nearly zero-energy building (NZEB), ground-source heat pump.

Date of defence

15.06.2026

Result of the defence

Defended (thesis was successfully defended)

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Grading

A

Process of defence

The student presented her bachelor's thesis, the building's location, and the basic design parameters. She also presented the proposed structural system and material selection. The student also presented the assessment of the building that she had conducted. The student then responded to the oponent's questions. Student was asked: - how will the waterproofing of the substructure be provided, and how will the connection between the vertical and horizontal waterproofing be resolved? - what was the reason for choosing this particular site? - how will the staircase structure be anchored? - how will service access to the installation shaft be ensured? The student, demonstrating a thorough grasp of the subject matter, provided expert responses to all of the opponent’s comments and also answered all of the committee members’ questions regarding the thesis with great skill.

Language of thesis

English

Faculty

Department

Institute of Building Structures

Study programme

Civil Engineering (BPA-SI)

Composition of Committee

doc. Ing. David Bečkovský, Ph.D. (místopředseda)
doc. Ing. František Vajkay, Ph.D. (člen)
Ing. Jan Müller, Ph.D. (člen)
Ing. Vojtěch Vaněk, Ph.D. (člen)
doc. Ing. arch. Milan Palko, Ph.D. (předseda)

Supervisor’s report
Ing. Jan Müller, Ph.D.

Grade proposed by supervisor: A

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Posudek vedoucího práce [.pdf] 245,78 kB

Reviewer’s report
Ing. Lubor Kalousek, Ph.D.

Grade proposed by reviewer: A

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Kawamoto_Riko-Opponents_assessment_ENG_v01.pdf 73,31 kB

Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová