Maxmilian Wittmann

Maxmilian Wittmann serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban Design within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology (VUT Brno). His academic profile reflects a deep engagement with urban design theory and practice, with teaching responsibilities spanning both Czech and English language programs for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Wittmann's research interests focus on sustainable urban development, particularly examining urban structures, housing estates (especially prefabricated panel housing), and demographic trends in urban areas. His work frequently employs comparative methodologies, analyzing cities like Brno and Vienna to understand how different urban forms impact quality of life, sustainability, and demographic patterns. Additional research areas include landscape architecture, flood risk management in urban planning, and the historical development of exhibition venues in European cities.

His publication record from 2019-2025 reveals a consistent focus on urban morphology, with particular attention to comparing traditional closed urban blocks with open housing estate structures in post-socialist contexts. Recent work increasingly addresses environmental certification systems, demographic shifts in urban centers, and sustainability assessment frameworks for different urban forms. His research methodology typically involves detailed case studies from Brno and other Czech cities, often extending to comparative analyses with neighboring Central European urban centers.

Wittmann holds significant academic leadership roles, serving as Chairman of the Board of BSP and MSP Architecture and Urban Design in English, and as a member of multiple academic boards including the Scientific Board of the Faculty of Architecture. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses in urban design composition, theory of urban design, urban design history, landscape design, and urban planning law.

His academic activities extend to international collaboration, as evidenced by publications with scholars from Vienna and participation in international conferences. The consistent output of both Czech and English language publications indicates an active engagement with both national and international academic communities in architecture and urban planning disciplines.