Activities

The Institute of Theory is one of the main theoretical departments of the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology. It focuses on teaching architectural theory, the history of architecture, heritage conservation, art history, and related humanities. Its main goal is to cultivate critical thinking and the ability to analyze architecture comprehensively in historical and social contexts, with awareness of the long-term sustainability of human settlements and landscapes.

In its pedagogical work, the institute emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, the integration of social and humanities disciplines, and the systematic development of theoretical foundations that support the academic, research, and consultancy activities of students and the professional public. An important part of the teaching includes excursions and visits to significant architectural sites, helping students connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

The institute’s research activities focus on the historical and theoretical aspects of architecture and art, as well as on current interdisciplinary topics such as the socio-ecological transformation of cities and regions, housing accessibility, and climate change. In the future, the institute aims to transform into a platform for transdisciplinary studies, broadening the scope of traditional architectural disciplines toward social and technological sciences.

The institute has long maintained successful collaborations with other academic institutions, such as the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University. It is also involved in major national research projects, including studies of museums of applied arts and technology, or analysis of theater spaces under grant schemes of the Ministry of Culture and the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic.