Browsing by Author "Mendis, T"
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Assessing the Impact of Urban Block Typologies on Solar and Photovoltaic Potential in the Tropical Urban City of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mendis, T (2021)The increasing global energy crisis has brought about a shift towards the utilisation of renewable energy, particularly towards building-integrated photovoltaics. When considering the assessment of photovoltaics (PV) ... -
Assessing the Impact of Urban Block Typologies on Solar and Photovoltaic Potential in the Tropical Urban City of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mendis, T (2021)The increasing global energy crisis has brought about a shift towards the utilisation of renewable energy, particularly towards building-integrated photovoltaics. When considering the assessment of photovoltaics (PV) in ... -
Effectiveness of Online Architectural Design Teaching: Perspectives of Students and Teachers
Pathirana, KNK; Kumara, WAPS; Mendis, T; Premarathne, KDHJ (2021)Design teaching is an important process and the core of Architectural education. It reflects the theoretical knowledge as well as practical knowledge while enhancing the sensitivities and lateral thinking of the ... -
Evaluation of Solar Potential by Domestic Building Typology
Mendis, T; Pathirana, KNK; Rajapaksha, Malthi (2018)Renewable energy is playing an ever important role in meeting energy requirements across the world. It exhibits favourable credentials such as an abundant and widely available resource base, inexhaustibility and environmental ... -
Evaluation of Urban Compactness Indicators and Solar Potential in the Urban Environment
Mendis, T; Pathirana, KNK; Kumara, WAPS (2020-10)One viable solution for clean onsite energy production and utilisation is Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). The available area for installation may not be sufficient to meet the building energy demand in high-rise ... -
Optimised Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems for Utilisation on Facades in the Tropical Climate
Mendis, T; Pathirana, KNK; Kumara, WAPS (2019)Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) are becoming a viable solution for clean on-site energy production and utilisation to combat the existing energy crisis. In tropical climates, although rooftops are ideal for ... -
The Potential of Monaragala, Sri Lanka for Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Mendis, T; Pathirana, KNK (2016)Solar energy is available in abundance on the island of Sri Lanka. The consumption of non-renewable energy resources has significantly increased in recent years, rapidly approaching the point of exhaustion. Moreover, the ... -
Sustainable Tourism in Hikkaduwa; Evaluations of Sustainability Parameters & Design Recommendations
Silva, THSPL; Warakagoda, DM; Ariyarathne, KGKS; Mendis, T; Lakmali, RGN (2022-09)This research intends to identify the factors that influence tourism industry of Hikkaduwa coastal area and to give an overall architectural guideline to implement resulting in sustainable tourism. ... -
Sustainable Tourism in Hikkaduwa; Evaluations of Sustainability Parameters and Design Recommendations
Silva, THSPL; Warakagoda, DM; Ariyarathne, KGKS; Mendis, T; Lakmali, RGN (2022-09)This research intends to identify the factors that influence the tourism industry of the Hikkaduwa coastal area and to give an overall architectural guideline to implement sustainable tourism. At present, ...