Intelligent Buildings Czech Technical University (CTU)

Overview

The definition of Intelligent Buildings and the content of the programme defines a higher-quality buildings in comparison to buildings which are "only" properly designed and operated. The concept of Intelligent Building primarily represents a building with a very advanced system of operation, control and monitoring (artificial intelligence) without the need for human intervention, along with system solution of building machinery system.

One of the most important things is the Intelligent integration of devices into building components and appropriate selection of building materials including appropriate conceptual solution of the building with regard to its future use and operation of integrated systems.

Outcomes

Graduates at the Czech Technical University (CTU) are suitable for work in architecture studios focused on conceptual design of buildings and solutions of general needs an optimal indoor environment. They are also suitable for management, administration and operation of buildings and facilities of environmental engineering of big buildings, in companies focused on 'Facility Management'.

Suitable positions might be also in the following areas: project manager, coordinator, consultancy, research and development of Intelligent Building technologies. Graduates can work in the construction and operation of buildings which are energetically, economically and functionally effective.

As stated above, the graduates of Intelligent Buildings will find suitable jobs in big construction and supply companies in the process of negotiating contracts (investment) and they might also work for investors in the preparation of investment projects as well as manage preparation, assembly and supply work on construction sites for supply and assembly companies in the field of environmental engineering of buildings and energetics.

They could also work in the public administration (building offices, state supervision – environment, hygiene). Their professional profile will be useful for cooperation with planners, investors, developers and users of modern buildings.