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.

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.

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..

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.

prof. Ing. arch. Jan Koutný, CSc.

1. Causes and consequences of development architectural styles and architectural ideas, their influence on the form of our seats from the middle ages to the present

   Comparing and studying principles, causes and spread of new architectural styles, architectural ideas in the Central European cultural space from history to the present. The aim of the dissertation is examining the effects of social development and transformation of urban design principles to design and method of formation of our settlements.

   Tutor: Havliš Karel, doc. Ing. arch.

2. Contemporary transformation of the Czech countryside

   Czech countryside is currently undergoing a number of changes, related the continuing urbanization. Work will focus on evaluation of the historical and contemporary development of rural settlemests with us and outline their options for sustainable development with an emphasis on preservation of cultural, spatial and landscape values.

   Tutor: Koutný Jan, prof. Ing. arch., CSc.

3. Smart cities – new urban strategy and tactics in urban planning

   The current urban strategies and tactics SMART CITIES, based on the principles of sustainability and have been successfully applied in many European cities. Comparison of these successful models in selected cities of central Europe and their evaluation will be examined. The aim of the dissertation is generally to establish the conditions for the real application of similar strategies and tactics for cities in the country.

   Tutor: Havliš Karel, doc. Ing. arch.

4. The typology of the contemporary city and the village

   Pluralism of post-modern period, globalization and purposes of sustainable development bring new requirements into our city organisation and our settlement of country-side. Do our settlements and their traditional compositional elements comply with the needs of the near future? Is the corresponding form compact city or garden city?

   Tutor: Kopáčik Gabriel, doc. Ing. arch., Dr.

5. Transformation of the residential areas

   The existential function of a city is housing. People live when experiencing their own environment meaningful, when they are identifying with it and are able to orient themselves within. Housing therefore means more than just a shelter, including the fact that spaces in which life exists are the „places“ in the true sense (CH. N-Schulz). The topic consists of an analysis of new forms of organization of residential areas in contemporary cities with regard to meeting the current environmental and social needs and the influence on future cities development.

   Tutor: Kopáčik Gabriel, doc. Ing. arch., Dr.