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Sustainability in graphic design
Shalak, Hanna ; Veselá, Lenka (referee) ; Ondrík, Jozef (advisor)
During the project development, I explored the elements of A4 paper packaging design in terms of sustainability, ecology, and product properties. Analysis of consumer behavior indicates insufficient attention paid to industrial standards in paper production, contributing to the spread of so-called "greenwashing" and slowing progress in addressing environmental issues. The packaging itself is often perceived merely as an object for disposal. Therefore, one of the main goals of my work is to focus on the informational components of its design. This serves as a basis for conveying the complexity and intricacy of the system hidden behind clean A4 paper. To carry out the project, I collected packaging from local printing shops and copy centers in Brno. This allowed me to gain a clearer understanding of the variety of papers circulating in the city, the types of eco-labels used by manufacturers and suppliers, and based on what preferences a certain type of material is ordered for printing.
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NetZero – carbon neutral living in Brno
Osipova, Valentina ; Gebauer, Pavel (referee) ; Sedláček, Michal (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with the design of student housing in the Brno – Západní brána location. The two residential buildings are designed in the concept of carbon neutrality - Net Zero - throughout their life cycle. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to take into account, on the one side, operational carbon, which arises during the actual use of the building and is mainly related to energy consumption during the building's operation, and, on the other side, embodied carbon, which enters the structure before the building is started to be used. The only material reducing the overall carbon footprint is wood, and for that reason Net Zero is difficult to achieve without considering the use of wood as a construction material. Zeroing the carbon footprint in the entire life cycle is only achievable if both of the above principles are followed. The main delaying factor on the way to carbon neutrality for the Czech Republic are the currently valid legislative requirements, especially in the field of fire safety, which do not allow the construction of wooden buildings higher than 12 m fire height. The newly prepared legislation, expected to take effect from mid-2025, should push this limit up to 22.5 m, i.e. to approx. 7 floors. For this reason, the project envisages a wooden supporting structure. The proposal is based on the studio work from the previous semester, where a new urban structure West. Vista. View was designed at Jihlavská street west of the Západní brána tram stop. The overall concept of the urban study takes into account the principles of Net Zero in urban planning, which are a city of short distances, density, orientation to the cardinal points, reduction of car traffic and creating a favorable microclimate. The proposed buildings are six-story residential buildings, where the ground floor houses common student spaces (coworking) and rentable spaces for other services. On the second to fifth above-ground floors, there are maisonette apartments, and on the upper sixth floor – single-floor mini-apartments of a higher standard. The underground floor is dedicated mainly to technical operations. One of the buildings is dealt with in more detailed way as a main theme of the diploma project. It is a corner building located on the local square.
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Design of a contemporary sustainable urban structure for a 21st century city
Hašlíková, Adriana ; Landa, Karel (referee) ; Májek, Jan (advisor)
Břeclav, urban planning, compact neighbourhood, city block, block development, public space, sustainability, city
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Víchov cider house and cannery
Řezáčová, Anna ; Muroň, Ivo (referee) ; Ležatka, Lukáš (advisor)
Víchov-Černošín, cider house, cannery, new construction, administration, production, storage, sustainability, barrier-free, brick load-bearing system, atrium, metal roofing, green roof
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FCK Technology bro
Chvátalová, Clara ; Ponešová, Barbora (referee) ; Štěpán, Marek (advisor)
In my project, I am addressing the task of transforming the site of the current Malenovická sawmill into a new housing development. Tomáš Batas’ street, which is the defining interfering element of the location, will be visually and acoustically shielded by an administrative building with a commercial ground floor and an eight-story polyclinic building on the corner. Providing a natural dominant cover for the new urban structure, we will find the quiet residential zone in the periphery containing the apartment buildings. A key element of my project is the semi-enclosed atrium, which provides a thermoregulation zone based on the chimney and greenhouse effect.
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Residential Complex on the Red Hill in Brno
Skálová, Jana Vojtěška ; Joja, Marie (referee) ; Kratochvíl, Jan (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor‘s thesis is to design a residential complex on Red Hill in Brno. The design will take into account the trends of contemporary residential architecture and offer possible solutions to the current housing crisis. The site is located on the border of the densely built-up area of Štýřice and nature, and currently houses a garden colony. The design uses the form of cooperative housing, which is supported by a system of variable layouts of individual apartment buildings and villas. This gives future residents the opportunity to intervene in the construction and configure the house according to their own ideas. The houses utilize the sloping terrain by being embedded into the ground. The entire complex is connected by a park with a retention pond, a children‘s playground, a workout, a community garden, and a lookout tower. The residential function of the complex is complemented by a multifunctional building with a café and rental spaces. The design reflects the vision of future living based on flexible layouts, sustainability, and support for diversity.
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Motel for truck drivers in India
Navrátilová, Petra ; Šubrt, Jan (referee) ; Dulenčín, Juraj (advisor)
The subject of the assignment is the design of a new motel in India that provides its participating party, mainly truck drivers, 3 different levels of rest: a quick stop for rest and refreshment, areas for sharing and eating food, areas for sleeping and longer rest, all in a cost-effective way. The parcel is located in the west of the city of Kannadi. There are no existing buildings on it and the surrounding land is used for agricultural purposes. A slip road from National Highway 544, which connects Salem in Tamil Nadu and Kochi in Kerala, will be taken to the site. The motel is located approximately in the middle of the site. Truck park is located at the back/north of the site so that the motel is clearly visible from the highway. There is car park in the front part of the site. The motel is inspired by the nalukettu house, which is typical for the region. The fundamental building block of the entire motel are two two-story blocks where the accommodation units are located. These blocks are enclosed by solid walls, protecting the rooms from noise and overheating. The heart of the house is the courtyard, to which the surrounding rooms are directed. Through this courtyard, the sun enters the rooms and they are also ventilated by it. The dining and social part is located near the road, which can also serve non-accommodating guests (bistro, store and public toilets). The glass facade supports the magnetizing attention of customers. Thanks to the trucks park in the back part of the site, a corridor was created and connects it with the front part. From the corridor there is access to secondary and storage areas, through a light-lit door. From there, guests can also reach two almost identical two-story accommodation blocks via the reception. There are cell rooms in them, including an entrance hall, sanitary facilities and two four-bed rooms. The right block include a barrier-free room on the 1st floor. The front part of the motel, which is also accessible to the public, is divided into 2 parts. The left half contains the shop and public toilets and the right bistro with service areas. Materials are selected with regard to sustainability, locality and high quality, such as thermal permeability, acoustics or fire safety. The structural system is mixed, made of brick blocks and reinforced concrete columns, reinforced concrete ceilings and a floor. The facade is pre-set wall made of recycled burnt bricks. The interiors are covered with clay plaster.
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Mix/Match
Terkawi, Leana ; Palaščak, Michal (referee) ; Manton, Ryan (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on designing a mixed-use building in Prague 2, Vinohrady, leveraging the site's dual slopes and scenic views. It currently houses a tennis club, office building, and bar within a barrier-enclosed area. The thesis excludes consideration of the electricity charging facility. Research highlights prevailing building typologies and socioeconomic factors, emphasizing the housing crisis and its causes, including divestment of municipal apartments and real estate speculation. To address housing affordability and foster community living, the thesis proposes a co-living approach inspired by the communal ethos of the existing tennis club. The design prioritizes sustainability and com munity engagement through shared spaces and eco-friendly features. Overall, the thesis advocates for an inclusive and sustainable community hub, catering to the needs of families and young adults while preserving green spaces and promoting biodiversity
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Strategic Management in the Selected Agricultural Company
HUBIČKOVÁ, Marie
This diploma thesis deals with strategic management in a selected agricultural company, also with regard to the impact of the new common agricultural policy for the period 2023-2027. Using strategic analyzes such as STEP analysis, resource analysis, scenario analysis, the company's strategic position will be evaluated as a result of the internal and external influences on the company. According to the SWOT analysis, a proposal for new strategies will then be prepared for the company's management, which will be more precisely specified, any acquisition costs will be expressed, essential benefits and possible savings will be described.
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Company performance in the context of sustainable investment criteria
KŘEPELA, Vojtěch
Sustainability is gaining increasing relevance. Consumers are influenced by sustainability when making purchasing decisions. On the other hand, sustainability enhances competitiveness for companies. Yet, with the recent introduction of non-financial reporting obligations by the European Union, this topic is evolving. Companies now risk sanctions for failing to submit these reports, encountering challenges in securing loans, among other consequences. The thesis aims to assess a company's economic performance in the context of sustainability and sustainable investment. Sub-goals include compiling non-financial reports and showcasing a particular sustainable investment made by the selected company. The economic performance of the company was evaluated using financial analysis methods based on the company's financial statements. Despite some fluctuations in financial indicators, no concerning results were found for the company. Non-financial sustainability reports based on the ESRS methodology were proposed at work based on personal communication. Additionally, a sustainable investment project in the form of a 529 kWp photovoltaic power plant was further introduced at work. This plant provided financial benefits to the analyzed company through energy savings and revenue from electricity sales. Furthermore, it positively contributed to the environmental performance and sustainability of the company.
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