SUMMARY Practical outputs of the research and innovation of information and communication systems and technologies (such as videoconferences, long-distance teaching and on-line communications, using Internet and HTML pages for architectural studio projects and for long distance education and tutorial) to the academic, research, educational and practical activities in architecture and landscape planning. These principles used […]
SUMMARY This article examines some methods for renewable power resources for Slovakia – solar energy, water-power, wind-power, biomass, geothermal energy. Exploitation of geothermal waters from architectural point of view, solutions of thermo pumps exploiting earth heat, etc., usage of non-conventional power resources and their application in low-energy objects. The energy efficiency of affordable homes must […]
SUMMARY The article tackles the problem of chinchilla breeding. Chinchilla is the smallest herbivorous fur animal. They are bread in cages. The article stresses the need for environmental requirements in the sense of environmental protection as well as the protection of breeder’s labour conditions. Location of family farms of this type and their architectural solution […]
SUMMARY Industrial architecture and its importance is stressed. The project aimes at small operation units and craft production. Their positive development can guarantee the prosperity for the pertinent area. The development of small production units in urban (housing) areas has been corrected with respect to their relation to social, trade and economic, and legislative aspects. […]
SUMMARY The data on the less known (or even unknown) structures by our famous architect Dušan Jurkovič can serve to better understanding of his architectural work. A tourist object in Fenštát pod Radhoštem, designed for Dr. Parma has not been included into the list of D. Jurkovič’s architectural works, published in the book by F. […]
SUMMARY Institutional research project: Slovak centre of European integration – SCEI.mind(21)house – a networked digital technologies-based cultural and educational hub for acquiring the skills necessary for competing ways of life in the Global Net. The mind(21)house between the villages of Kremnicke Bane and Krahule near the central Slovak town of Kremnica will operate as a […]
SUMMARY Landscape is a vital part of our natural and man-made environment and is considered by many to be one of most important components of a healthy, enjoyable life. During the latter part of this century, we have witnessed its vulnerability in the face of its economic growth and social change. Often, we have failed […]
SUMMARY The newly established social, economic and political conditions of life of a society at the end of the 20th century caused striking changes in structure of retail facilities. The positive effect of this process can be seen in wide selection and accessibility of the range of products, the quality of service and in the […]
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