Course detail

Smart buildings

FAST-NHA061Acad. year: 2026/2027

Principles of the operation, design and control of smart buildings. Interaction between the building, building services systems, occupants and building operation, and their interrelationships. Integration and automation of building processes. Principles of interconnection, monitoring and control of building technical systems. Components and structure of smart building systems. Design of control systems for heating, ventilation, cooling and photovoltaic systems. Control of heat sources and energy flows in buildings. Analysis of energy balances and possibilities for their optimization using building control systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Entry knowledge

fundamentals of wiring, fundamentals of light-current distribution systems, basics of measurement and regulation systems

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Professional Knowledge

The student understands the principles of smart buildings, their automation, monitoring and control, and the interrelationships between the building, building services systems and operation. The student understands the principles of controlling heating, ventilation, cooling, heat sources and photovoltaic systems.

Professional Skills

The student is able to design a basic control system for building services, analyse energy flows and balances, and propose measures to optimize building operation.

Professional Competence

The student is able to apply the principles of automation and control in the design of smart buildings and assess their impact on the building's energy performance and operation.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-EVB Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme NMSP-RRTES Master's

    specialization RRTS , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • 1. Introduction, general principles and definitions of smart buildings
  • 2. Smart building concept
  • 3. Technologies used in smart buildings
  • 4. Theoretical foundations of common and systemic electrical wiring in buildings
  • 5. Smart systems components - optimizing energy consumption
  • 6. Smart systems components - input and access control, closed television and security systems
  • 7. Smart systems components - fire protection systems, emergency technology control, back-up supplies
  • 8. Smart systems components -lighting control
  • 9. Telecommunication systems and IT infrastructure
  • 10. Interface in the system of electrical installation of buildings
  • 11. Communication in the system of electrical installation of buildings
  • 12. Communication channels in the system of electrical installation of buildings
  • 13. Visualization of functions control, system operation, examples from practice

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • 1. Introduction, rules, requirements. Work plan. Literature.
  • 2.-5. The concept of smart building systems
  • 6.-11. Design of individual systems
  • 12. Coordination with other professions. Completion.
  • 13. Credit