This project is about a transformation of an existing factory in Paraguay to a local sustainable refinery. The project aims to combine local knowledge and material and modern but low tech technology, this in combination with a contemporary form and new use of bricks in Paraguay.

Les problèmes climatiques planétaires nous poussent à concevoir des systèmes constructifs à faible consommation d’énergie. L’utilisation des murs constitués d’écomatériaux (ossature bois avec un remplissage de brique de terre crue et assemblage parmortier minéral) apparaît comme une solution alternative intéressante et conforme aux objectifs en matière de développement durable. Dans une démarche de conception de ce type de système constructif, un outil de modélisation thermo-hydro-mécanique a été développé. Il vise d’une part à prédire la capacité de la paroi à réguler les conditions hygrothermiques ambiantes lors des alternances jour/nuit en fonction des différentes stratégies de ventilation, et d’autre part à identifier les différents scénarios décrits en termes de température et d’humidité pouvant induire l’apparition de fissures dans la paroi, aussi bien en phase de construction qu’en conditions de service. La rareté des travaux réalisés sur les propriétés de la terre crue nous a poussés à développer une campagne expérimentale multidisciplinaire pour caractériser les propriétés thermiques, hydriques et mécaniques sous différents états hydriques. Ces propriétés alimentent le modèle, dont les adaptations nécessaires sont présentées. Les résultats portent à la fois sur l’impact sur le confort hygrothermique et sur l’effet des variations hydriques sur la durabilité mécanique de la paroi. / Global climate problems push us to design energy-saving constructive systems. The use of walls made of eco-materials (wooden frame with a filling of brick of raw earth and assembled by mineral mortar) appears as an interesting alternative solution being in linewith the objectives in terms of sustainable development. In order to use a numerical simulation approach to this type of constructive system, a thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling tool was developed. On the one hand, it aims to predict the wall's ability to regulate the ambient hygrothermal conditions during day / night alternations according to the different ventilation assumptions and, on the other hand, to identify the various scenarios described in terms of temperature which can induce the appearance of cracks in the wall, both during construction and operating conditions. The originality of the work carried out on the properties of the raw earth make us able to develop a multidisciplinary experimental campaign to characterize the thermal, hydric and mechanical properties under different humidity conditions. These properties feed the numerical model with the necessary adaptations presented. The results present both the impact on hygrothermal comfort and to the effect of humidity changes on the mechanical durability of the wall.

The aim of this diploma thesis is a design of a new mental health center. The mental health center is a brand new low-treshold element in the system for people with mental ilness. The building is located in Prague, Hrdlořezy, district of the Capital City of Prague. The building is a detached house, it has three floors, and one partial underground level. On the first floor, there is an entrance hall, administrative facilities, a bed unit, a dining area and last but not least, space for group and individual therapies. On the second and third floor, there are again bed units, administrativ facilities, but also space for leisure activities. The basement of the building consists of the technical backround of the building together with storage space. The proposed building is made up of cubic masses forming a rectangular floor plan with large undercovered atrium penetrating the center of the entire building. The building is designed as a monolithic reinforced concrete skeleton [frame on a base slab]. The skeleton infill masonry is designed from clay blocks. The roofing of this building is designed with a flat green vegetation roof.

The diploma thesis deals with a work out project documentation of wellness pension. The new building is located in the cadastral area of Moravské Budějovice. Object will be used as a accommodation with an opportunity for hosts using a wellness. The accomondation is in the second and the third floor. Wellness is in the first floor. There are 14 parking lots for cars. The first part of roof is designed as a vegetation flat roof. The second part of roof is designed as a hip roof. The objekt is based on concrete foundation strips. The vertical load-bearing constructions are made of ceramics bricks. The ceillings and stairs are made of reinforced concrete.

This dissertation offers a new reading of Jan van der Heyden’s art through an analysis of his depiction of bricks. The minuteness with which the artist rendered bricks is frequently mentioned, their significance however, both in relation to his art and in relation to the early modern Dutch city has largely gone unnoticed. This in-depth study of Van der Heyden’s work and methods not only enriches our understanding of his paintings, but also stresses that his practice as an artist was fundamentally linked to his work as an inventor of technology. Both in his art and inventions Van der Heyden exhibited a profound interest in materials, experimentation, and the urban fabric. Additionally, this study has implications for our interpretation of the Dutch seventeenth-century painted cityscape more broadly. Cityscapes have rarely been examined in light of art theoretical treatises. Van der Heyden’s art, as well as the earliest known commentaries on his paintings however, underscore that such lack of interest is unfounded. Van der Heyden’s bricks, it will appear throughout these chapters, are an embodiment of his broad interests and wide-raging skills. They give expression to both theory and practice, as well to the formation of a Dutch identity. In Van der Heyden’s bricks, therefore, we recognize his interest in and contributions to art, technology, and the city.

Torsion pairs were introduced by Dickson in 1966 as a generalization of the concept of torsion abelian group to arbitrary abelian categories. Using torsion pairs, we can divide complex abelian categories in smaller parts which are easier to understand. In this thesis we discuss torsion pairs in the category of modules over a finite-dimensional algebra, in particular we explore the relation between torsion pairs in the category of all modules and torsion pairs in the category of finite-dimensional modules. In the second chapter of the thesis, we present the analogue of a classical theorem of Auslander in the context of τ-tilting theory: for a finite-dimensional algebra the number of torsion pairs in the category of finite-dimensional modules is finite if and only if every brick over such algebra is finite- dimensional. In the third chapter, we revisit the Ingalls-Thomas correspondences between torsion pairs and wide subcategories in the context of large torsion pairs. We provide a nice description of the resulting wide subcategories and show that all such subcategories are coreflective. In the final chapter, we describe mutation of cosilting modules in terms of an operation on the Ziegler spectrum of the algebra.

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The "clicks and bricks" strategy, combining online and offline shopping, is crucial in today's retail environment to meet customer demands. This approach enhances consumer engagement and satisfaction by blending the practical advantages of physical stores with the convenience of online shopping. However, there are challenges to overcome when implementing clicks and bricks, including technological integration, reliable inventory control, and consistent service quality. This study focuses on exploring the impact of this strategy on consumer value co-creation, emphasizing engagement, satisfaction, and the factors that contribute to successful implementation.

The series of tests described in this paper were undertaken particularly to determine whether or not building bricks made in this State were equal to those manufactured in other sections of the country, and especially equal to those products of adjoining states with which they come into competition through importation. As was anticipated the tests have demonstrated that in the qualities in which architects and builders are interested, Virginia building bricks can compete with those of any other state. / M.S.