Architectural & Building Design
Design and specification of the building’s architectural form — including material selection, spatial layout (floor plan), and aesthetic/visual elements.
PENB (Energy Performance Certificate)
An official document assessing a building’s energy performance/efficiency (typically including an energy rating).
EP (Energy Assessment
An expert evaluation of a building’s energy demand and the proposed measures, typically prepared to support grant/subsidy applications.
RVA (Revitalisation Assessment)
A pre-renovation evaluation of a building to identify the most technically and economically effective modernisation approach.
PD (Project Documentation)
A complete set of drawings and technical descriptions used to design, obtain permits for, and ultimately build a project. It serves as the core reference for authorities, designers, and the construction contractor.
SDO (Daylight Study)
A professional calculation verifying whether interior spaces receive sufficient daylight and comply with applicable standards. It is typically required for new buildings or when surrounding development changes (e.g., an extension or a new neighbouring building) to ensure flats, offices, etc. are not adversely shaded.
Foto: Czech Environmental Partnership Foundation (Vojtěch Herout)
The renovation delivered a major leap in energy performance and indoor comfort. The building now combines modern heating and cooling with mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, smart LED lighting, and a photovoltaic system paired with a green roof. Water systems were upgraded too: rainwater and greywater are reused to cut drinking-water demand and support efficient, long-term operation.
tonnes of CO₂ saved every year
KWh more annual energy produced than the building consumes
Českobrodská Primary School (ZŠ Českobrodská) has been upgraded into a modern passive-standard, carbon-positive school building, designed around a healthy indoor environment and smart technologies. Automated control of heating, shading and ventilation sets ideal conditions even before students arrive. The school is now more than a place to learn — it’s a practical, real-world example of sustainable operation..
less drinking water used each year thanks to using greywater for toilet flushing
The revitalisation also created outdoor zones for movement, relaxation and learning — including chess tables, table tennis, workout elements and a courtyard atrium with seating. The campus now encourages a healthy lifestyle, community activities and hands-on environmental education.
