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Together with Vítkovice Cylinders we push the boundaries in gas storage
Vítkovice Cylinders, the world leader in the production of seamless steel cylinders, has started the development of a key innovation for...
European testing of sustainable plasterboard moved to UCEEB
The long-term cooperation between the University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings of CTU and KNAUF Prague continues with a project...
Exploring the secrets of urban nature
The Urban Ecohydrology research team of CTU UCEEB is investigating just how diverse nature can be in the concrete jungle. The aim of their...
New construction standards open the door to modern timber buildings
From 1 August, a change to the building code will come into force that will simplify the construction of modern housing, schools and public...
Science was practically applied in Měňany
The CTU UCEEB successfully participated in the Science in Municipal Practice programme, which was launched with the aim to contribute to...
The Mine Closes, Youthful Imagination Awakens: Students in Karviná Envision the Future of Closed Mines
How can post-mining landscapes be reused without burdening nature? This was the key question explored by students in Karviná during a...
Join the international dialogue on sustainable construction and register for CESB25 conference
The University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings, in cooperation with the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical...
We bring new inspiration for the development of tall timber buildings from Switzerland
A representative of CTU UCEEB attended an international training event at ETH Zurich focusing on examples of tall timber buildings. The...
Load-bearing capacity tables for three-dimensional fittings in timber structures will help civil engineers
Determining the load-bearing capacity of joints with three-dimensional fittings for timber structures involves assessing multiple...
Solar conference shines a light on cyber threats
Cyber security was one of the key topics at this year's Solar Energy and Storage in the Czech Republic conference, organised by the Solar...
We test rock packed bed seasonal thermal energy storage
A basic prerequisite for the successful transition of the energy sector to low-emission operation is the acquisition of storage facilities...
Sensors designed at CTU UCEEB will prolong service life of the Czech EXPO exhibition pavilion in Osaka
Moisture, humidity and temperature in wooden structure of the Czech national pavilion at the EXPO 2025 world exhibition will be...
We develop a modern method of eliminating the Asian hornet using nanotechnology
The Asian hornet is an aggressive, predatory and invasive insect species that preys heavily on honey bees in its habitat, the protection of...
Recycling and Low-Emission Concretes: CTU UCEEB Supports Sustainable Construction
The research team Circular Building Environment from CTU UCEEB has long focused on strategies to reduce the environmental impact of...
We did a Life Cycle Assessment of the Zina Wienerberger House
The Sustainable Building Research Team of the CTU UCEEB carried out a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the Zina family house project by...
We will develop and test a module for flexible charging of electric vehicles as part of the UPCHANGE project
The kick-off meeting of the European project UPCHANGE - Transitioning to clean and positive neighbourhoods: innovative solutions for...
The Karlovy Vary Region can be proud of two new SBToolCZ certificates
CTU in Prague, in cooperation with other partners, operates and develops the national tool for building quality certification SBToolCZ. It...
Samorost grew out of the mycelium
The research team Circular Building of the CTU UCEEB has been cooperating for a long time with the registered association MYMO, which aims...
We tested the joints of plasterboards and wooden elements
Research team Structural Engineering of CTU UCEEB carried out cyclic tests of joints between plasterboards and wooden beams using two types...
We participated in the development of the fire balcony
Scientists from UCEEB and the Faculty of Civil Engineering of CTU Prague evaluated the structural design of the steel balcony manufactured...
Michal Kuzmič will lead the Department of Business and Interdisciplinary Cooperation at CTU UCEEB
The new head of the department of business and interdisciplinary cooperation at the University Center for Energy-Efficient Buildings...
Jeremiah is respectful of people's privacy
The University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings at the CTU is co-operating with EXPECT-IT to develop a multi-functional, comprehensive...
We add more functionality to the solar forecast
The PV-Aid project, aimed to develop an innovative tool for analysis and diagnosis of photovoltaic power generation, brings new...