Basic knowledge of constructions of vertical and horizontal building parts; roof trusses and roof structures; interior finishing works; basics of the history of architecture; building structural and historical survey; building chemistry and physics; drawing of building structures and their changes.

Successful passing of the course requires attendance, getting credit by submitting and presenting of the semestral project and passing an exam.

Principles of care for architectural monuments and historic buildings. Development of building structures and architecture. Historical building structures, technology of exterior and interior decoration, surface finishes, decorative elements, painting techniques, vaults. The legal requirements on the protection of cultural heritage in the Czech Republic.

The graduate obtains fundamental knowledge about the construction and project design process of building rehabilitation and reconstruction of historical buildings. The graduate is able to:
– describe the history of buildings and architectural styles in the Czech Republic;
– design the reconstruction of particular structures of historical buildings and building monuments;
– conduct the detailed building survey: basic structural and static survey, moisture survey and bio-corrosion evaluation, including a preliminary assessment;
– conduct the fundamental architectural analysis of the building;
– conduct the fundamental historical survey.