Cite this article Kiaček, M. (2021) ‘Recycling as an inspiration for architecture’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 26(2), pp. 14-23. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2021-0009   SUMMARY The presented article was originally written as the essay portion of the external Second State Examination on Theory and Methodology of Urban Design at the Faculty of […]

Cite this article Hajduková, R., Sopirová, A. (2021) ‘Spatial potential of middle-sized towns in Slovakia: Lost spaces of Humenné, Levice and Topoľčany’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 26(2), pp. 3-13. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2021-0008   SUMMARY Nowadays, the biggest challenge of urban planners is coping with the climate change and applying the principles […]

SUMMARY A degree of development of industrial production and the country’s forwardness are mutually related. Revitalisation of the country’s production traditions and crafts in the current modern understanding of technologies should be developed broadly that means in the urban as well as rural environment. We often try to find the proper understanding of the modern […]

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. […]