The course on law related to the practice of architecture and urban planning includes a detailed explanation of public law. After a basic introduction to the Civil Code and legal terminology, the course focuses primarily on construction law, i.e., the Building Act and implementing regulations, and also provides an overview of a wide range of related legal regulations in other areas of public law, such as healthcare, the protection of natural and landscape resources, the preservation of cultural heritage, the development of technical infrastructure, fire protection, occupational safety and the safety of technical equipment, technical standardization, administrative procedure, and misdemeanor and criminal law as they relate to the profession. Significant attention is devoted in the course to the field of copyright law and the role of professional chambers (ČKA, ČKAIT). Another component of the course is professional performance standards and standards for professional documentation in the core fields of practice for architects and urban planners, which include urban planning, building design, interior design, and garden and landscape design. The practical component of the course involves an introduction to the types of contractual relationships that architects and urban planners enter into, as well as the drafting of a selected contract proposal. Advanced knowledge in the fields of urban planning, architecture, and other disciplines corresponding to the master´s degree level is expected. Course Objectives: ? To familiarize students with the fundamentals of law in a format suitable for non-lawyers who are also aspiring professionals in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture. ? To enhance awareness of the role of professional associations, the authorization process, and the potential roles of architects and urban planners in the creation the environment. ? Develop critical thinking skills in the areas of construction and copyright law. ? Introduce students to tools for addressing professional challenges in the legal field.
Předmět je vhledem do velmi široké oblasti vztahů a specifik jež definují lidské sídlo ? město. Zabývá se na počátku archetypálními kategoriemi typu prostor, čas, místo, pohyb, změna, svět, světlo a směřuje k mikro celkům typu dvůr, dvorek, předzahrádka. Snaží se postihnout formování struktur a funkcí města od prehistorie až po současnou informační dobu a vznik megaměst.