Hlavnou témou tejto diplomovej práce sú tradičné drevené domy mačija v Kjóte. Cieľom práce je oboznámiť čitateľa s tematikou, súčasnou situáciou a problémami, s ktorými sa stretávajú majitelia tohto typu budov. V práci je predstavený problém poklesu počtu tradičných domov a jeho príčiny. Pri hľadaní riešení tohto problému sú popísané kroky mesta Kjóto, organizácií a jednotlivcov, podniknuté za účelom záchrany domov mačija. Ďalej sú predstavené alternatívne spôsoby využitia tohto typu stavby s konkrétnymi príkladmi. Na konci práce sú zhodnotené prístupy k ochrane tradičných drevených domov.This thesis focuses on the topic of traditional wooden houses in Kyoto, their protection and revitalization. The traditional houses in Kyoto are called kyomachiya and have many distinctive features, including their long and narrow shape, natural materials used for construction and multiple inner gardens. These houses also accommodated a characteristic lifestyle, known for a strong sense of community. In the past few decades, there has been a rapid decline in the number of traditional houses in Kyoto. There are several reasons for this, including the difficulty of upkeeping a wooden house, or a large inheritance tax. Noticing this problem, the city of Kyoto, along with a number of organizations and individuals, have been taking action to protect kyomachiya and make the public more aware of their existence. The rising popularity of traditional houses, labeled as "machiya boom", has resulted in an increasing number of houses being restored and used for commercial purposes. Walking through Kyoto, we can see machiya houses used as cafes, restaurants, hotels or galleries. The use of machiya for commercial purposes provides a different approach to preservation.