Conference Theme
Date
Venue
CAMP Prague
Vyšehradská 51, Prague 2
The conference „reVize Typologie“ has been organized annually since 2018 by the Department of Building Theory at the Faculty of Architecture of the Czech Technical University in Prague under the leadership of Professor Michal Kohout. The half-day conference focuses on current topics in the field of design, management, operation, and research in the built environment.
In 2026 the event will have the format of a policy and research dialog with the aims to:
· outline how trends shaped by the rapid application of artificial intelligence-based technologies will change how people live, work and move in cities and metropolitan regions,
· discuss how spatial planning, urban design and real estate management should prepare for these behaviour changes of residents, commuters and visitors,
· discuss what demands AI infrastructure (e.g. data centres) and AI enabled technologies (e.g. autonomous vehicles, drones) place on the built environment in our cities and how this should be (critically) reflected by planners and real estate managers.
Block 1 / How will AI change the way we live, work and move in cities and city regions?
This initial block will focus on the broader impacts of artificial intelligence on the functioning of cities and metropolitan regions. The discussion will lead to questions about how the adoption of AI based technologies will affect the organization of urban space, new building typologies, the functioning of services, and changes in demand for different types of real estate.
What is the expected pace of the AI revolution? What aspects of urban live will be changed? How should planning and real estate respond?
Block 2 / Data-driven mobility: autonomy, logistics, and the transformation of streets
This block will focus on the impact of autonomous transport, micromobility, controlled logistics, and the possible advent of drone services on urban planning and urban design. The discussion will provide answers on how to redesign street space, what scenarios of modal split development can be expected, and how infrastructure requirements will change.
Block 3 / Work and housing in the AI era: need for new building typologies?
Here, participants will focus on how digital transformation and new work patterns (remote, hybrid, flexible modes) are shaping demand for offices, housing, and mixed-use programs. The discussion will open up questions about micro-apartments, flexible offices, adaptive building conversions, and the resilience of portfolios in development.
Conference Keynote Speakers
Michal Pěchouček /Rector of Czech Technical University in Prague/
Federico Cugurullo /Geographer, National University of Singapore, Trinity College Dublin/
Nico Larco /Urban Designer, University of Oregon/
Václav Novotný /Head of Transport Infrastructure, Prague Institute of Planning and Development/
Jakub Kraus /Head of the Air Transport Department, Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague/
13.30 – 14.00 Registration and Coffee
14.00 – 14.10
Opening & Introduction
Michal Kohout /Head of the Department of Building Theory, Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague/
Petr Návrat /Coordinator of the new Master’s Programme Plánování a development, Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague/
14.10 – 15.00
Block 1
How will AI change the way we live, work and move in cities and city regions?
Michal Pěchouček /Rector of Czech Technical University in Prague/
– How will artificial intelligence impact our lives and the built environment?
Federico Cugurullo /Associate Professor, National University of Singapore, Trinity College, Dublin/
– Vectors of AI Urbanism
Vladan Klement /Philosopher, Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague/
Mark Michaeli /Professor and Chair of Sustainable Urban and Rural Development, Technical University of Munich/
Marcel Kolesár /Transaction Manager, RSJ Investments/
15.00 – 15.50
Block 2
Data-driven mobility: autonomy, logistics, and the transformation of streets
Nico Larco /Professor and Director of the Urbanism Next Centre, University of Oregon/
– Truthing: Understanding the Impacts of AVs and Emerging Transportation Tech in Cities
Václav Novotný /Head of the Office of Transport Infrastructure, Prague Institute of Planning and Development/
– Is Prague ready for autonomous mobility?
Jakub Kraus /Head of the Air Transport Department, Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague/
– Will autonomous drones fly in Czech cities?
Kees Christiaanse /Architect, Urban Designer, Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague; Professor Emeritus, ETH Zurich/
Jakub Vorel /Head of the Department of Spatial Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague/
15.50 – 16.10 Coffee Break
16.10 – 17.00
Block 3
Work and housing in the AI era: need for new building typologies?
Michal Kohout /Head of the Department of Building Theory, Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague/
Mark Michaeli /Professor and Chair of Sustainable Urban and Rural Development, Technical University Munich/
Federico Cugurullo /Associate Professor, National University of Singapore, Trinity College, Dublin/
Nico Larco /Professor and Director of the Urbanism Next Centre, University of Oregon/
Tomáš Sobota /Business Development Manager, Penta Real Estate/
Research Presentations
Michaela Kloudová /Architect and PhD Student at Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague/
– Conversion of Office Buildings into Residential in Prague: Application of the Conversion Meter Method
Kateřina Kováříková /Data & BI Architect and PhD Student at Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague/
– Beyond the Built Environment: AI’s Transformative Role in Urban Governance and Development
Moderated by Petr Návrat. Programme may be updated.
The working language of the conference is English. / All times are in CET.
The conference will be recorded and photographed. By attending, you consent to the publication of recordings and photographs on this website.
Federico Cugurullo
Associate Professor, National University of Singapore, Trinity College, Dublin
Nico Larco
Professor and Director of Urbanism Next Centre, University of Oregon
Kees Christiaanse
Architect, Urban Designer, FA CTU in Prague/ Professor Emeritus, ETH Zurich
Michal Pěchouček
Rector of Czech Technical University in Prague, Founder of the Artificial Intelligence Centre at CTU
Jan Tomandl
Conference Coordinator
E: jan.tomandl@fa.cvut.cz
T: +420 733 109 488
Patronage, Partner Organisations and Supporters
The conference is held under the patronage of the Czech Chamber of Architects.
Financial support is provided by the Czech Technical University in Prague (SVK 42/25/F5) and by the Faculty of Architecture, CTU in Prague (Academic Competition 2026). The conference is supported by Penta Real Estate, RSJ and Association of Developers.
Organised by
Department of Building Theory
Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague
Conference Chair
prof. Ing. arch. Michal Kohout
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