Introduction to professional practise

Course guarantor:

Luboš Knytl, Petr Šikola

Lecturer:

Jaroslav Daďa, Václav Dvořák, Luboš Knytl, Petr Lédl, Petra Novotná, Petr Šikola, Michal Šourek, Radek Zykan

Tutor:

Luboš Knytl, Petra Novotná, Petr Šikola, Radek Zykan

Supervisor:

Department of Architecture

Synopsis:

The lectures are divided into two blocks.

One is mainly devoted to architectural composition - an introduction to its basic principles, an understanding of their effect in architecture and the possibilities of their use in the creation itself. However, it also deals with other key concepts in architecture, such as idea and concept. All the illuminated attributes are presented in a basic, pure form and are further demonstrated on existing buildings of historical, but especially contemporary architecture. This section also includes an introduction to contemporary and traditional technical procedures in design.

The second section is devoted to the basic principles of architectural typology - from the point of view of spatial typology and traditional operational or functional typology. This is an introduction to later more specialized subjects of building science, which is why generally valid topics of accessibility of buildings or sustainability in architecture and construction are also included here. All principles are presented on examples, mainly of contemporary architectural work.

Requirements:

To successfully complete the subject, take a written exam, consisting of a test and a small assignment task.

Syllabus of lectures:

Lectures of the composition block:

1. Introduction - architect, architecture, architectural composition.

2. Architectural composition - Basic compositional principles and categories.

3. Architectural composition - Selected architectural categories in relation to the history and theory of architecture.

4. Architectural composition - Architectural scale and proportions.

5. Architectural composition - The concept of modernist composition.

6. Architectural composition - Idea and architectural concept.

7. Current architecture - award-winning buildings.

8. Architecture and construction.

9. Architectural work - a renowned creative architect will present realizations with accompanying commentary by the author.

10. Architectural work - a renowned creative architect will present realizations with accompanying commentary by the author.

11. Architecture in model design.

12. Architecture in computer graphics.

Lectures of the typology block:

1. Introduction, operational and spatial typology, basic concepts

2. Ergonomics

3. Hygiene spaces 1. - basic parameters

4. Hygiene spaces 2. - work and environment

5. Internal communication

6. Traffic at rest

7. Ground floor and public spaces

8. Basics of layout creation and architectural space

9. Barrier-free buildings

10. Sustainable development in construction - development of the approach to the issue

11. Development of buildings for housing

12. Apartment as a functional space

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

After completing the course, the student understands the basic principles of the architectural vocabulary, is familiar with professional terminology and understands the basic relationship between man and the building, both from the point of view of creating space and its perception, as well as from the point of view of the connection between the creation and life of the building with environmental protection and sustainable development.

This is a basic preparation for subsequent studio work, therefore the aim is also to familiarize oneself with design methods and the possibilities that the faculty provides to support students in studios (model laboratory, computer lab, ...).

Study materials:

[1] DVOŘÁK, V. a TICHÝ, L. Architektonická kompozice., nakladatelství ČVUT v Praze, 1991.

[2] KRIER, R. Elements of Architecture. Londýn, Architectural Design, 1983.

[3] GEBRIAN, P,, ŠVÁCHA, D., LUKEŠ, F., VÁVRA, Z. Maskování kapacit. [online].

[4] SIMITCHOVÁ A. a WARKE V. Jazyk architektury, ISBN 978-80-7529-034-2

[5] NEUFERT, E. Navrhování staveb, ISBN 978-80-271-3118-1

[6] ČSN 73 4001 Přístupnost staveb

Note:

Further information:

https://k129.cz/predmety-bakalarskeho-studia/129una/

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed	roomTH:D-1122 08:00–09:35 (lecture parallel1) Thákurova 7 (budova FSv) roomTH:D-1122 09:45–11:20 (lecture parallel1) Thákurova 7 (budova FSv)
Thu
Fri

Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Architektura a stavitelství (compulsory course)
• Architektura a stavitelství (compulsory course)