Bachelor's Thesis

Detached house, Vranov

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Author of thesis: Bc. Tomáš Trúchly

Acad. year: 2025/2026

Supervisor: Ing. Jan Müller, Ph.D.

Reviewer: Ing. Lubor Kalousek, Ph.D.

Abstract:

The goal of the bachelor’s thesis is to design a detached house for a family of four, which is a near zero energy building. The building is situated in municipality of Vranov close to the city Brno. The proposed building has one above ground floor and a partially underground basement with a garage with space for one car. Most of the windows are oriented to the southeast, which is the front facade of the building.
The vertical load-bearing system consists of ceramic masonry walls, with basement having the peripheral walls from bricks with higher compressive strength. They are insulated using certified thermal insulation system ETICS . The foundations are designed to be plain concrete foundation strips.
The horizontal load-bearing system consist out of monolithic reinforced concrete slab above the basement and hollow core prestressed concrete panels above the above ground floor. Building is covered with single-skin green flat roof.
This documentation also includes a fire safety solution, preliminary calculations, studies and technical assessments covering the thermal performance of the building as well as acoustics and daylighting.
The outcome of the thesis is a complete set of construction documents and assessments prepared for the execution phase of the building.

Keywords:

Detached house, near zero energy building, partially underground basement, ceramic masonry, foundation strips, prestressed concrete panels, reinforced concrete slab, flat green roof

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. The student was asked: - why was this particular site selected for the proposed building? - which material would be more suitable for the parapet wall detail with regard to the risk of condensation? - is the proposed slope of the parapet wall necessary, or could a lower slope be used? - what is the size of the pocket for the sliding door, and how does it relate to the width of the door opening? - is the geometry of the half-landings compliant with the applicable regulations? - how is acoustic insulation of the staircase structure 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

Fakulta stavební

Department

Institute of Building Structures

Study programme

Civil Engineering (BPC-SI)

Specialization

Building Construction (S)

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

File inserted by supervisor Size
Posudek vedoucího práce [.pdf] 245,37 kB

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

Grade proposed by reviewer: A

File inserted by the reviewer Size
Truhly_Tomas-Opponents_assessment_ENG_v01.pdf 68,32 kB

Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová