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Appraising indoor thermal perception of elderly in hot climates: An experimental investigation of free-running residential aged care homes in Colombo

Rajapaksha, I; Sandamini, RGP [Conference-Full-text]

Rapid demographic transition with higher growth in ageing population demonstrate a major societal challenge in South Asia and Sri Lankans will age faster than other developing economies in the region. Climate shocks of ...
An Assessment of user preference in artificial pathway lighting in urban parks; Cases from Greater Colombo region

Wickremasinghe, LLS; Hettiarachchi, AA [Conference-Full-text]

Urban parks are critical in converting cities to liveable spaces, where artificial lighting directly affects the users’ night-time experience. This study explores the urban park users’ preferences in artificial pathway ...
Carbon footprint analysis of construction activities in Sri Lanka: an input-output table

Gunathilake, S; Ramachandra, T; Madushika, UGD [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry is one of the major contributors that emits carbon into the environment. When considering the carbon emission in the local context, even though there are Input-Output Tables (IOTs) that applies ...
Challenges on urban ageing in high density settlements: Relationship of built-environment attributes and lifestyle of elderly in Western province, Sri Lanka

Jayaratne, NN; Rajapaksha, I [Conference-Full-text]

Urbanization and population aging are two key phenomena in the twenty-first century that concerns the elders living in cities, especially those in low- and middle-income countries like Sri Lanka. In such a setting, ...
A Comparative study of critical success criteria on sustainable housing; a case of - low income housing, Sri Lanka

Ramanayake, R.M.D.T.; Abeynayake, C. [Conference-Full-text]

Sustainable housing is a popular topic with regard to the SDG, sustainable communities and Sustainable cities. Although different researches have come up with regard to different CSC of specific contexts there are very ...
The Contribution of temporary assemblage towards sense of place: a study in Aluth Nuwara sacred area, Sri Lanka

Wijesekara, WWGMIU; Munasingh, EJN [Conference-Full-text]

‘Sense of place’ is a complex phenomenon emerging from the associations of the inhabitants, the values they attribute on the built environment, and the manner in which they behave in that place. Every built environment ...
Daylight variability and human perception

Pathirage, LY; Perera, NGR [Conference-Full-text]

Visual perception of a space is influenced by the composition and behaviour of light. Daylight as a natural element, creates different atmospheres in the same space by its variation of intensity, colour, and direction. It ...
Emergence of informal learning space in university campus: a comparative scenario in the context of Khulna city

Sourav, Z; Afroz, D [Conference-Full-text]

Ancient education system was developed from a semi-outdoor environment. While developing the learning spaces it developed into indoor environment to ensure controlled environment, focus, discipline and compactness. These ...
An Evaluation on level of publicness of urban public spaces by using core dimensions; specific reference to Galle fort (sea bath area), forest (beach) park area, Mahamodara marine walk and ocean pathway in Galle

Sandaruwan, KLKTB; Hewawasam, C [Conference-Full-text]

In 1990s, the decrement of non-built-up areas due to urbanization directly cause a reduction in the quality of life of the people & the occurrence of social issues in Sri Lanka due to monotonous lifestyles. Therefore, to ...
Exploring green features that make building materials green

Rathnayake, P; Soorige, D; Amarasinghe, SDIA; Dissanayake, P [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry plays a significant role in the economic growth of a country. Nevertheless, the construction industry has created severe adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, green building technologies are ...
A Framework to enhance the practice of maintenance budgeting in commercial buildings in Sri Lanka

Rukanya, S; Sridarran, P; Mahedrarajh, G [Conference-Full-text]

Inadequate budget control is one of the major challenges that adversely affect the maintenance of a building. The cost of plant asset maintenance of the commercial building is a larger proportion of the overall cost of ...
Growing urban green movement: evaluate the reinforcement of community garden for renewal community

Suvimali, E.A.S.S.; Herath, M. [Conference-Full-text]

As per the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “Sustainable cities & Communities” is vital for the healthy planet by 2030. Because nontackle population growth at city level causing to deforestation and ...
A Hybrid solar-wind energy generation approach for Sri Lanka

Mendis, KSL; Waidyasekara, KGAS; Ginthotavidana, SSC [Conference-Full-text]

The escalation of global energy demand has enhanced the interest on renewable energy technologies worldwide. The reliance of a single energy source has become problematic, and hybrid renewable energy technology has been ...
Impact of colour on depression, anxiety and stress levels of physically disabled patients in health care facilities

Hettiarachchi, A .A.; Perera, U.D.R. [Conference-Full-text]

Physically disabled community in Sri Lanka is not receiving sufficient attention with reference to the conduciveness of their living environments. The patients who are harrowed with mobility impairments should be supported ...
Impact of the quality of space of learning environment on the quality of life of autistic children :

Premathilake, KWHK; Hettiarachchi, AA [Conference-Full-text]

Children with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD)are found to struggle with diverse challenges in achieving quality of life in their education environments. In view of this the current investigation looked in to the impact of ...
Impact of utility works in road projects in Sri Lanka and proposed mitigation measurers

Mohamed, J.M.; De Silva, M.L.; Waidyasekera, K.G.A.S. [Conference-Full-text]

Road projects are experiencing huge delays in Sri Lanka due to utility relocation, delays in releasing payments, design changes during construction phase, price escalation and land acquisition to accommodate utility ...
Impacts of landscape architecture on outdoor insecurity in urban housing complexes

Lakchan, AH; Udalamaththa, S [Conference-Full-text]

Housing is one of the most essential components of life, offering shelter, protection, and comfort, as well as a place to rest. When considering the Sri Lankan housing complexes Millennium city housing complex was highlighted ...
The Influence of street’s elements on walkability: a case of Colombo 07

Ravindra, RKMP; Sooriyagoda, KG [Conference-Full-text]

The walking behaviour of pedestrians continuously depends on street design and its quality. In Asian countries, streets have evolved from traditional streets without interpreting the actual need and impact of street elements ...
Informality in formal spaces through self organization: a study of the people’s processes in Puttalam town in Sri Lanka

Pathirana, H.P.W.P; Munasinghe, J [Conference-Full-text]

Informality is an inevitable ingredient in an urban environment. The ‘formally’ established urban built environments are informally shaped by people for the appropriation of spaces for their activities. Within dominant ...
Investigation of plant and equipment operators in building construction projects in Sri Lanka

Waidyasekara, K.G.A.S.; Ridmika, K.I.; Sandagomika, N.M.G.H.; Konara, A.N. [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry, which is a labour intensive and skill development of the industry would yield both economic and social returns to the national economy. Among other occupational categories, there is a significant ...

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