Branch Details

Urban design

Original title in Czech: UrbanismusFAAbbreviation: URBANAcad. year: 2018/2019

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. Continuity of development of public spaces in small towns

    In small towns, public spaces should once again become central to public life. In the twentieth century, they were often not given proper care. Their renewal and further development must be based on an objective assessment of their state, overall situation and potential of their potential.

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

  2. Falling areas in small and medium-sized towns and the possibilities of their revitalization

    Abandoned Areas and Territories are often located in the location's valuable sites. Considering the revitalization of these spaces may mean not only a significant transformation and benefit in the territory concerned but may be an impetus for further development in the wider context of the site.

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

  3. Respecting the preserved spatial architectural and urban values of the urban area in its revitalization and further development

    The dissertation thesis should deal with the broader context in the structure of the city, objective principles for the incorporation and use of the preserved spatial architectural and urban values of the urban area in the regeneration and revitalization of the city's environment.

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

  4. Revision of access to rural settlements and territories in post-aggression

    In socialism there have been transformations in the country that have interrupted the continuum of development. Revision of access to rural settlements should be based on the fact that the direction of rural economic development has changed, and the need to preserve its cultural values.

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

  5. Revitalization of relifgious buildings and premises for secular society

    Search for the new and current concepts for the renewal and revitalization of religious buildings and premises in the new social and urban context. The theme is focused on assessing the potential of existing unused or underused religious buildings and premises for new functions while preserving their cultural architectural and urban values. Vazba na

    Tutor: Havliš Karel, doc. Ing. arch.

  6. Smart cities - new urban strategies and tactics in urban planning

    Efforts involving other professional disciplines to understand the complex processes is not enough. New trends applied in urban planning with a large share of participation of the population are called SMART CITIES. The current urban strategies and tactics of SMART CITIES are based on the principles of sustainability and have been already successfully applied in many European cities.

    Tutor: Havliš Karel, doc. Ing. arch.

  7. Space Between Buildings as a Determinant of Sustainable Urban Development

    The space between buildings can influence the local ecological parameters, hygienic conditions, real estate prices and the way the people use the area. The space between buildings can influence the environmental, economic and social pillar of the sustainable development of the city. The aim of the dissertation thesis is to find the relations between the parameters of spaces between residential buildings and the quality of life. This quality influence the urban sustainability.

    Tutor: Wittmann Maxmilian, doc. Ing. arch., Ph.D.

  8. The typology of the contemporary city

    Pluralism of post-modern period, globalization and purposes of sustainable development bring new requirements into our city organisation. 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.

  9. Transformation of contemporary settlements with a focus on changes of functionally spatial structure in conditions of sustainable development

    Contemporary settlements are undergoing a series of changes. Current considerations reveal the possibilities of different approaches to accessing and dealing with the potential of the city and its environment. Desirable are such changes that contribute to the fulfillment of sustainability factors.

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

  10. Transformation of pedestrian zones in Europe

    Pedestrian zones and their functional structure underwent in past through many different forms and functions. The task is to find and determine prerequisite for well functioning form of pedestrian zones appropriate to the city of today while foreseeing the future needs of city transportation.

    Tutor: Dokoupilová Pazderková Kateřina, Ing. arch., Ph.D.

  11. Urban Composition and Urban Design

    Urban composition is the term commonly used in Czech urbanism theory. Urban Design is a term commonly used in English literature. Both terms overlap partially. The aim of the dissertation thesis is to define the content and possible application of both terms. One homogeneous theory applicable primarily in Czech urbanism theory and praxis should be the result of dissertation.

    Tutor: Wittmann Maxmilian, doc. Ing. arch., Ph.D.

  12. Urban Development Issues of Settlements in Suburban Areas of Towns and Their Options

    The main problems of suburbanization are related to the disruption of the environment around the city and the increase in transport costs of equipment in the urban agglomeration. The work should define principles to reduce the impact of the suburbanisation process in our cities.

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


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D01Fundamentals of Scientific Workcs0CompulsoryDrExP - 39yes
DA2Protection and Renovation of Monumentscs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU6Problems of Inner Citiescs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU3Architecture and Protection of Landscapecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU7Sustainable Urban Developmentcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExyes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D03Theory of architecturecs0CompulsoryDrExP - 39yes
D02Theory and Development of Urbanismcs0CompulsoryDrExP - 39yes
D011Fundamentals of Scientific Publicationcs0CompulsoryDrExP - 26yes
DA3Architectural Spacecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DA6Digital Imagingcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU8Geographic Information Systemscs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DA1Language of Architecturecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU1Urban and Regional Developmentcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU2Spacial Planning Development Strategy cs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DA4Technology and Construction in Architecturecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D04Professional and Academic Englishcs0CompulsoryDrExSS - 39yes
DA11Landscape Architecturecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExyes
DA2Protection and Renovation of Monumentscs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU6Problems of Inner Citiescs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU3Architecture and Protection of Landscapecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DA3Architectural Spacecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DA6Digital Imagingcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU8Geographic Information Systemscs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DA1Language of Architecturecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU1Urban and Regional Developmentcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DU2Spacial Planning Development Strategy cs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
DA4Technology and Construction in Architecturecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39 / P - 39yes
3. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D05State Doctoral Examinationcs0CompulsoryDrEx - 4yes
All the groups of optional courses
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1 2
1 3