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Effectiveness of passive building techniques in dry zone : a case study of an Eco - lodge

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dc.contributor.advisor Halwatura RU
dc.contributor.author Wijeratne RVDND
dc.date.accessioned 2016
dc.date.available 2016
dc.date.issued 2016
dc.identifier.citation Wijeratne, R.V.D.N.D. (2016). Effectiveness of passive building techniques in dry zone : a case study of an Eco - lodge [Master's theses, University of Moratuwa]. Institutional Repository University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21636
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21636
dc.description.abstract Human beings utilize the natural environment to fulfill the basic needs for survival. The sole responsibility of protecting the natural environment for present and future generations is upon us. Built environment is a basic need of humans but most of these needs are catering to the ‘wants’ exceeding the actual ‘need’. The consequences we are facing due to over consumption of resources is an ‘eye-opener’, which conveys an alarming message that we should minimize the destruction to the natural environment. Understanding the environmental aspects and having the knowledge to practice them is the key for an environmental friendly and healthy development. Appreciation of such moves and approaches will influence other building sectors and stakeholders to become more environmental friendly in all aspects of the industry. The case that is looked at in this research is one of such attempts to understand the natural environment and creating an environment friendly building. This is a small step towards much larger goals, we need to achieve in terms of environment friendly building construction. The dry zone of Sri Lanka did not have much attraction due to its harsh climatic conditions throughout the year. But some Architects have been bold enough to face the challenge of creating innovative yet comfortable buildings with minimum environmental and social impacts. Selected building for the case study is designed by a reputed local architectural practitioner, Archt. Wijitha Basmnayake. The building known as Galkadawal Forest Lodge, is located 20km off Habarana, in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, which falls into the dry zone. This is a fine example of manipulating built environment with minimum resources to suite the local climate with minimum environmental and financial costs. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES en_US
dc.subject CLIMATE CHANGE en_US
dc.subject ECO TOURISM en_US
dc.subject NPV en_US
dc.subject COST BENEFITS en_US
dc.subject PASSIVE THERMAL CONTROLLING en_US
dc.subject CIVIL ENGINEERING -Dissertation en_US
dc.subject PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Dissertation en_US
dc.title Effectiveness of passive building techniques in dry zone : a case study of an Eco - lodge en_US
dc.type Thesis-Abstract en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.degree MBA In Project Management en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Civil Engineering en_US
dc.date.accept 2016
dc.identifier.accno TH4992 en_US


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