Course detail

Technology and Construction in Architecture

FA-DA4Acad. year: 2025/2026

The content of study is focussed on forming the doctorand in the field of architecture as an expert in building structures, emphasis being put on changes currently taking place in building.
The aim is to improve the knowledge in the field of the theory of structural engineering.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Monika Petříčková, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Engineering (US)

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Attendance of lectures is obligatory. Missed lectures can be made up for only by arrangement with the teacher.

Aims

The aim is to make the student in the doctor study program acquainted with new trends in the field of bearing structures of building constructions, that can be applied to new development and redevelopment. The student deepens his knowledge of the theory and design of bearing structures of building constructions. By agreement with the students, emphasis can be put on the issue studied.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hens, H. Moisture Transfer in Envelope Parts, International Energy Agency, 1996 (EN)
Herzog, T. Facade Construction Manual, Birkhäuser Architecture, 2004 (DE)
Jenisch, R. Schadenfreies Bauen - Tauwasserschäden, Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 1996 (DE)
Sedlbauer, K. Flat Roof Construction Manual, Birkhäuser Architecture, 2010 (EN)
Smith, P. Structural Design of Buildings, Wiley-Blackwell, April 2016 (EN)
The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, ISSN: 1541-7808 (EN)
Watts, A. Modern Construction: Facades, Springer Vienna Architecture, 2004 (EN)

Recommended reading

aktuální literatura, prevážně zahraniční, související se zadaným tématem

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Monika Petříčková, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Structures in architecture, examples and solutions of interesting new buildings (metal, concrete, masonry, wood structures); use of new kinds of concrete, visual concrete.
Bearing structures of low-rise houses of natural materials,cellular structures; non-traditional building materials (unburnt clay, straw, etc.), their properties, conditions for their use in new and reconstructed buildings.
Bearing structures of sacred buildings, structural systems of modern buildings.
Static investigation of buildings, diagnostic methods.
Failures of buildings, causes, manifestations.
Repair of buildings, new methods of reconstructing and underpining buildings.
Clearance of buildings, conditions, procedures, recycling.

Guided consultation

2 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Monika Petříčková, Ph.D.