The thesis focuses on the assessment of the impact of the construction of a multi-functional building on the value of a neighbouring family house in Brno – Žabovřesky. The theoretical part includes the description of the direct comparison method. The second practical part consists of the determination of the price upon the valid valuation regulation and the usual price. The aim of the work is to assess the negative and positive influences impacting the family house that would occur upon the construction of the neighbouring multi-functional building. The thesis is processed as a case study.

The thesis deals with the comparison of selected methods of flat valuation in Děčín and its surroundings. The theoretical part is aimed at crucial terms, definitions and formulas and it covers the description of the area from the social, economic, cultural and historical point of view. The practical part includes the obtained data analysed by means of database and verified by the Grubbs' method. Methods employed in price determination are: price in accordance with public notes; usual price; physical value. The conclusion refers to the price comparison in accordance with employed methods and to the evaluation of the effect of reconstruction on the price of the real estate.

This diploma thesis focuses on the valuation of family homes in Krnov in a manner determined by the decree and by the market value. Using variations of these two prices of family homes, a simplified mathematical model for determining market values of family homes in the area is created.

This dissertation thesis determines market prices of apartments in various cadastral areas of Brno city, based on market research. These are compared with the prices identified by current valuation rules. The differences are subsequently analyzed. Based on the knowledge gained, a new approach to the process of property valuation is suggested.

The thesis assesses market value of company CENTA, spol. s r.o. for strategic decision purposes. The crucial method is income-based valuation method, which is assisted by asset-based valuation method. The first part of the thesis includes strategic, financial and SWOT analysis. Afterwards particular valuation methods are applied. In conclusion statement of value as at 31.12.2006 is reported.

This thesis presents work on a holistic approach for improving the overall design of solar cooling systems driven by solar thermal collectors. Newly developed methods for thermodynamic optimization of hydraulics and control were used to redesign an existing pilot plant. Measurements taken from the newly developed system show an 81% increase of the Solar Cooling Efficiency (SCEth) factor compared to the original pilot system. In addition to the improvements in system design, new efficiency factors for benchmarking solar cooling systems are presented. The Solar Supply Efficiency (SSEth) factor provides a means of quantifying the quality of solar thermal charging systems relative to the usable heat to drive the sorption process. The product of the SSEth with the already established COPth of the chiller, leads to the SCEth factor which, for the first time, provides a clear and concise benchmarking method for the overall design of solar cooling systems. Furthermore, the definition of a coefficient of performance, including irreversibilities from energy conversion (COPcon), enables a direct comparison of compression and sorption chiller technology. This new performance metric is applicable to all low-temperature heat-supply machines for direct comparison of different types or technologies. The achieved findings of this work led to an optimized generic design for solar cooling systems, which was successfully transferred to the market.