A test of frost resistance of a building material belongs to standard methods of an evaluation of its durability, it expresses a resistance of a building material to a substantial change of temperature and an influence of atmospheric effects regarding to its functionality and utilization in a long-term horizon. The test of frost resistance is time demanding as well as it lays demands on a test equipment of a testing laboratory. This paper describes results of a project, which evaluated a possibility of using a quick indicative test enabling a quick evaluation of a tested concrete regarding its frost resistance. The used indicative test is derived from the standard ČSN 73 73 25 Determination of frost resistance by shorten tests, which has been cancelled without refundation. This method could be beneficial for a quick evaluation of a new designed concrete mixture non-proven in a laboratory. This paper was elaborated with the institutional support for long-term development of research organizations by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.

This paper deals with additional moisture protection of the building structures on the contact with the ground. The presented remedial work is based on the WTA guidelines, which recommend the optimal material and technology. Low and high pressure injections are mentioned, as well as additional horizontal waterproofing. It is underlined that important role plays the suitable materials and compliance with the prescribed technology. We cannot forget on effect of splash water and effect of condensing moisture. The success of remediation is conditioned on the highly professional realization of details. Specific solutions are illustrated in the appended figures.

In the last article on the regeneration of residential buildings, I said that additional contributions will be more focused on topics that are crucial for the effective functioning of the heating system, or which are controversial perception among the general public. The first topic that fully meets the two criteria is the heat transfer between the different flats in apartment houses.

The article deals with the issue of economic accessibility of energy-saving buildings; respecting the possibility of financial support from the National programme “Nová zelená úsporám” (New green savings programme, abbr. NZÚ). The purpose of the article is to disprove some of the incorrect interpretations and myths connected with this topic. It point out the good practice examples of a high-quality projects preparation, their successful submission into “New green savings programme” and following realization. Article aims either at lay or professional reader.

Basic principles of designing and realization of radon remedial measure in existing buildings are presented. Typical effectiveness of particular measures is summarized and schematic drawings of measures used most frequently are provided.

Many various physical, mechanical and deformation properties have to be designed, tested and observed during life of concrete because of possible failures in given service load and climatic conditions. Apart from basic strength characteristics, it is necessary to keep in view water tightness, capillarity, water absorbing capacity, frost resistance, volumetric changes or thermal expansion. Preventing of these failures during the whole life of concrete structures in various exposure classes is the basic condition of achieving required long-term durability. The text below describes several important properties of concrete connected with flaws and failures.
The crucial mechanical properties of concrete are compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, tensile strength, tensile bending strength and shear strength. Deformation properties are connected with volumetric changes and action of external and internal strength; the characteristic mechanical property is defined by static or dynamic elasticity modulus. As regards durability of concrete, the concept is relative and limited depending on the time of action of physical and chemical influences. Corrosion of concrete is the process leading to disintegration of the material by means of chemical processes or physical influences. Durability also includes fire resistance, frost resistance and abrasive quality of concrete.

If you ask hygienist, how to define the term " indoor environment quality", the aswer will be: A set of physical, chemical and biological environmental factors. All of these factors should have - if possible, and the current state of knowledge it allows - hygienic limits as insurmountable values, protecting human health.

The exact determination of emissivity and the following determination of surface temperature of glossy materials can be carried out e. g. after applying a material with a known value of emissivity on the surface (e. g. self-adhesive foil or spray tint). The contribution deals with other possibility of determination of surface temperature and the influence of emissivity of glossy materials using a metal shield that reduces the negative influence of the reflected radiation during the termographical measurement.

The article deals with the determination of thermal conductivity mineral insulation. Mineral Insulation Manufacturers Association conducted a survey on this topic between building designers and describes the various possibilities of calculation and determination of these values and the differences between them.

The practical determination of surface temperature and emissivity of glossy materials using the infrared thermography is carried nowadays in the way that the surface is covered with a material which has a known value of emissivity. The mentioned values are, however, possible to be determined even without the materials which havae a known value of emissivity: using the infrared radiation, which is reflected by the glossy surface and is detected by the termographical device afterwards. The contribution deals with the possibility of determination of surface temperature and emissivity of glossy materials by the mentioned method.

A sophisticated system of ventilation and cooling (air conditioning) in representative rooms of the valuable historical building of the Olomouc town hall is described in the paper (see pic. 1).

After a complex and detailed technical and historical survey it was decided to use the original chimneys and their flues, at present out of operation (see pic. 5) for bringing the air into the rooms. The flues were milled and steel liners were inserted, in order to bring the air into the conditioned rooms. Thanks to this solution – responsive and witty in the same time – the vaults and murals in the ceremonial hall and adjacent service rooms remained intact.

Within the rooms the air is distributed through very flat pipes laid into the cinder embankment under the wooden parquetry that had to be repaired, too. In the same time new cables for sound and security systems, until now missing, were installed under the floor. The air is brought into the rooms through the slot diffusers, integrated into the carpets. The cooling units were installed under the renovated window sills.

Similar system was implemented in the mayor´s office, his or her secretariat and a great reunion hall.

There are two possibilities how to place the ETICS on the market of the Czech Republic in this time – the national and european certification. Against the european certification valid all over the European Union the national one entitles manufacturer to sell the product just in Czech Republic territory. This contribution further mentions the basic specifics for each type of these certification processes.

Quality of architectonic space is essential for our mental, social and physical health, serving as a constant source of strong influence – sometimes supporting and inspiring, other times oppressing and dulling. With silent contemplation we may realize there are principles which “enliven” this space. Architectonic space, like all other animate and inanimate things, exhibits a certain degree of its own analogy of vitality (animateness) which reflects in our mental, social and physical health.

The developed world consider the concept of intelligent building as a synonym for well-designed, built and functional building, which fully meets the requirements of operators, users and particularly satisfying residents of the building themselves. Of course, such a building is realized in high technology and equipped with advanced services and systems.

Foam polystyrol has been part of our lives for more than 70 years. The specific characteristic of the foam PS is light weight - 10-40 kg / m³, compared to 800-1050 kg / m³ for compact PS plastics. Current European consumption of expanded polystyrol is less than 2 million tons. It is necessary to add 400 thousand tons of XPS and approx. 100 thousand tons of foam PS foils used as packages and trays for food. Due to its low density it is a huge pile of waste.

This paper deals with the reconstruction of the historical building of the cinema “Varšava” in Liberec, Czech Republic. The building designed and built in the 1920s by the german Liberec architects Effenberger and Noppes is both valuable architectural and constructional monument. However, it has suffered from faulty partial reconstructions done during the 20^th century and during 8 years of closure of the building in 2008. For salvation of the building, a a new civic association “Save kino Varšava” was established in 2012. Now, it tries to halt further decay of the valuable monument at start a process which would convert the old cinema to a modern multifuctional hall of the 21^th century in the future. Recently, the foyer is reconstructed and minor reconstructions in the hall are taking place. This paper deals mostly with restoration of the original ventilation system and dry rot fungus treatment.

This is to introduce the energy passive residential building in the complex KOTI HYACINT, which is the first residential building in the Czech Republic that got certificate "Certified Passive House project" by the end of 2013. This project complies all the relevant internationally accepted criteria of Passive House Institute (PHI), headquartered in Darmstadt.

In assessing flueways in timber construction or buildings with wooden ceilings the attention must be paid not only to the execution of the chimney both ceramic or metal, but also flues and heat sources, which can also be the cause of a fire in the building.

Principles of designing and realization of radon preventive measures according to the Czech technical standard ČSN 73 0601 (2006) are described. Dimensioning of radon-proof membranes is explained and requirements for soil ventilation systems and air gaps ventilation are presented.