Branch Details

Architecture

Original title in Czech: ArchitekturaFAAbbreviation: ARCHAcad. year: 2013/2014

Programme: Architecture and urban design

Length of Study: 4 years

Profile

The ability of the doctoral student of an independent scientific work on the selected topic, familiarity with scientific work methodology, especially the problem analysis and synthesis of the findings and its creative application in the proposed solution.

Key learning outcomes

The graduate is ready for an independent scientific and research work in the field of architecture and urban design theory, is able to solve practical problems in the field of architecture and urban design independently and at a scientific level, publishes outcomes of both practical and theoretical activities, also in any of the world languages, is able to teach at a higher-education institution.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Scientific and research workplaces targeted at the issues related to architecture and urban design.
Higher education institutions providing studies in the branch of architecture and urban design,pment, etc.).
State administration (departments of all-level development, departments of urban design development, etc.), specialized organizations and public offices (e.g.historical sites preservation) etc..

Entry requirements

The master degree qualification in the branch of architecture or similar achieved at a higher-education institution in the Czech Republic or a school of architecture abroad.
Passing successfully the admission examination during which the applicant proves his/her interest and expert knowledge for a research work.

Guarantor

Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. Aspects of housing in high-rise buildings

    The optimal solution to the impending high-floor administrative one functional new administrative centers in large cities - insertion and function of housing is due to its specific aspects of the current challenge not only for developers, but especially for architects. The work will lead to defining the potential dispositions of high-rise buildings to create a residential environment in the current quality standards, mapping the experience of Czech and foreigner modeling and verification on the selected types.

    Supervisor: Poslušná Iva, doc. Ing. arch., Ph.D.

  2. Photorealistic representation architectural scenes

    The work will be focus on Global Illumination 3D scenes

    Supervisor: Viktorin Jan, doc. Ing., CSc.

  3. The role of building biology in eco-architecture

    Building biology in German speaking countries has more and more important role in architecture and development of town and country planning. It consequently follows the principles of ecology and aims at human health. Dissertation objective is the characteristics of general building biology contribution and also searching for its limits when it is applied in contemporary architecture.

    Supervisor: Žabičková Ivana, doc. Ing., CSc.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D01Methodology of scientific workcs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
D02Theory and development of urbanismcs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D04World languagecs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
D03Theory and development of architecturecs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
DA1Architectural typologycs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DA4Construction in architecturecs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DA7Environment in Architecturecs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DA8Civil engineering in architecturecs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DA3Interior design applied in exhibition designingcs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DA2Protection and renovation of monumentscs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DA6Computer technology in architecturecs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DA5aWork of Art in Architecturecs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D05State Doctoral Examinationcs3CompulsoryEx - 4yes