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.

doc. Ing. arch. Josef Hrabec, CSc.

1. Current work in historic surroundings

   A large part of architectural creation takes place in the historic surroundings of settlements. Work will focus on the cooperation process participants within the current legislative framework, the causes of unsuccessful interventions in the historic image of settlements and their possible solutions

   Tutor: Hrabec Josef, doc. Ing. arch., CSc.

2. Limits of energy sustainable architecture

   Today the energy saving building is more particularly defined and characterized. This characteristic loses the elementary principles of rational efficient concept and neglects the role of the architectural concept as well as the role of embodied energy.

   Tutor: Meixner Miloslav, doc. Ing., CSc.

3. Restoration and social activation of folk architecture

   In existing residential structure still is a lot of folk architecture, which stands on the edge of the interests of the company. Work will be focused on identifying changes in the company's approach to this cultural heritage, the possibilities for its use and recovery methods

   Tutor: Hrabec Josef, doc. Ing. arch., CSc.

4. Standards of housing in the era of functionalism and today

   Housing typology carries typical and unique features of both available and the building structure. Their shape and form undergoes transformations in the context of time and the demands and requirements of users. Based on comparison of requirements for housing buildings from the period of functionalism and contemporary standards will work to formulate a methodology of maintenance, restoration and protection of residential buildings from that era.

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

5. Transformation of housing

   Radical development of technology nad changes in social life during last century caused changes of typology and forms in individual as will as communal housing. This phenomenon should by analyzed in case studies or by complex wiew.

   Tutor: Šlapeta Vladimír, prof. Ing. arch., DrSc.

6. Transformations in architectural education

   Evolution of teaching of architecture in Bohemia and Moravia from the beginning of the first Czechoslovak Republic, upon potential development of our architectural education as a response to the needs of society.

   Tutor: Ruller Ivan, prof. Ing. arch.

7. Urban development area in cultural enviroment of Europe and the middle east

   Work will deal with the comparison of urban structures and in particular the formation of urban space, depending on the effects of the major monotheistic traditions of the cultures of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa – Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

   Tutor: Boháč Ivo, doc. Ing. arch., Ph.D.