Welcome to the historic building complex at 4 Hybernská Street, which stood empty for almost thirty years until it was given a new life thanks to Charles University and the City of Prague. One of the important pillars on which it rests is the circular economy. It creates a functional and sustainable relationship between nature and human society and seeks to close the flows of materials such as plastics, textiles and biomass. This concept, which can be put into practice by companies and institutions, municipalities and cities, households and individuals, can be seen here.
The Circular navigation at Kampus Hybernská was created in cooperation with the Institute of Circular Economy, a non-profit organisation established in 2015 with the aim of raising awareness of the concept of the circular economy in the Czech Republic and demonstrating it in practice. For more information, visit incien.org.
Cirkulární dílna started operating in August 2018. The idea for its establishment was born in the early days of Kampus Hybernská. The HYB4 Gallery, the Student House or the Library of Things were gradually created in abandoned spaces. There was a limited budget for everything and any improvement of the space was done with the help of our community, often with leftover materials. Martin Štěrba, an external craftsman who worked on these projects at the time, proposed with his team to set up a workshop as a space where facilities, tools and machinery would be available for the purposes of Kampus Hybernská and for the general public.
Today our Dílna has three main activities:
1. It offers visitors a space to carry out their own projects. Tools, literature and the assistance of experienced workshop members are available.
2. It also provides a space for craft workshops organised by both workshop members and outside lecturers who come forward with an idea and run their own craft workshop.
3. Last but not least, Cirkulární dílna systematically uses residual and waste materials to produce conventional objects, furniture and interior accessories with added value, which you can also encounter at Kampus Hybernská. It is a place where learning, community, creation, art and circular economy come together. It transforms not only old objects, but also the people who go about restoring them.
At a time when the Czech Republic and the whole world are increasingly plagued by drought, water conservation is a prerequisite for responsible resource management. That is why at Kampus Hybernská we collect rainwater in barrels and use it for irrigation or flushing toilets. The problem comes after the periods of drought when there is not enough rainwater. However, we don't have to worry about not having anything to flush with - if there is a shortage of rainwater, the smart system automatically uses drinking water.
Cooling off in the pleasant shade, collecting rainwater and having local food within easy reach. While Kampus Hybernská may seem like an oasis in the bustling tourist centre, its location in the heart of Prague also has its drawbacks: higher levels of air pollution, the urban heat island phenomenon or rapid rainwater runoff. That is why we started to implement solutions close to nature to overcome these negatives. The recipe for success is greening - you will find green walls, wooden pots with ornamental plants and edible herbs or mature trees in boxes.
Most of the ideas that make Kampus Hybernská greener come from none other than the students. In 2019, students from the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Czech University of Life Sciences have developed a number of proposals to enhance Kampus' friendliness with natural elements - from planters to green roofs in the parking lot. The road to implementing all the ideas is quite long and challenging, but we are continuously working towards fulfilling this ambitious vision.
Another important aspect is that Kampus Hybernská is using the bio-waste we collect in the Biolan composter. We are thus responding to a fundamental problem: biodegradable waste makes up on average up to 40% of the contents of a general waste bin, so a lot of bio-waste ends up unnecessarily in landfill, where smouldering in the absence of air produces methane, a gas with a greenhouse effect 28 times stronger than carbon dioxide. However, there are ways to turn bio-waste into a resource: locally, it can be used as compost, and on a large scale as biogas, which could, for example, power Prague's public transport in the future.
How many times a year do you use a drill or tent? If only once or twice, you've come to the right place. The Library of Things is a space where you can borrow tools, sports and outdoor equipment, musical instruments or other items that you don't need often, so you don't have to own them. Sometimes you just need to share them. Instead of paying full price at the store, you can borrow what you need for a small fee.
The sharing economy is an essential part of the circular economy - it helps keep resources circulating by using them efficiently, while reducing the need to buy new things. The best waste is the waste that doesn't get generated. But the library doesn't just focus on sharing things: it also runs workshops where we learn to upcycle and work with our hands together, living economically and environmentally.
1. Register in the catalogue.
2. Book any of the items on offer.
Confirm your reservation in the shopping cart.
3. Once your request is approved, come to the Library of Things on the day of the loan to pick up the item, pay the deposit and the price of the item.
4. After use, return the item to the Library of Things. The standard loan period is 7 days.
Visit the Library of Things directly in Kampus Hybernská or at libraryofthings.cz.
Sustainable gastronomy in practice? Kavárna Kampus not only offers excellent coffee and great snacks, but also strives to operate as sustainably as possible - whether it's composting, using environmentally friendly cleaning products, reducing food waste or offering a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Every catering business generates several dozen kilos of mixed waste every day. Careful sorting and proper waste management saves both the environment and money. The vast majority of the furniture in the café is therefore second-hand or from our Cirkulární dílna.
The café at the backyard of the Kampus Hybernská was established in 2018 on the site of the former offices of the Ministry of Finance and operated there under the name Kavárna Hlína until the beginning of 2024. Since March, it is operating by Kampus Hybernská itself as Kavárna Kampus. Regular cultural events are held in Čítárna whereas the smaller of the two HYB4 Galerie is situated next door.
Come and try refreshments from the family-run company Šťastná koza or our daily lunch menu from Jídlo baví.
The café also has a children's corner equipped with books and toys.
You can find the latest news and daily specials on our Instagram.
We do not provide reservations.
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Don't throw away things that can still be used and make the most of what we already have locally. These circular principles were also followed during the reconstruction of Kampus Hybernská. For a long time, Kampus was an abandoned place that was slowly falling into disrepair. In order to bring it back to life, extensive renovations of the entire complex were needed. Ambitious reconstruction plans costing hundreds of millions of CZK were abandoned in favour of more gentle and sensitive interventions aimed at preserving as many original elements as possible and breathing a second life into them. Preserving the original elements of the interior and cleaning it gently saves significantly on greenhouse gas emissions, natural materials and finances.
The renovation of Kampus Hybernská was based on the principles of circular economy: the original parquet floors and windows have been returned in circulation, and many rooms in Kampus Hybernská are furnished with second-hand furniture which has been renovated in our Cirkulární dílna. In addition, it has been given a stylish new look, thanks to, among other things, combining unconventional and recycled materials.
