Browsing by Author "Pathirana, KNK"
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Effectiveness of Online Architectural Design Teaching
Pathirana, KNK; Kumara, WAPS; Mendis, T Mendis; 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 students. ... -
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 ... -
Introducing Other Forms of Art to the Design Studio: An Approach of Using 'Poetry` as a Source of Inspiration
Kumara, WAPS; Pathirana, KNK; Gayantha, DWK (2019)'Design studio’ is the core course unit/module of any architecture degree programme as well as the place where the architecture students learn by self-involvement with the teachers ‘guidance. Although the Design ... -
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 ... -
Sri Lankan Identity in Architecture: Perceptions of Lay People on Designed Sri Lankan House
Kumara, WAPS; Pathirana, KNK; Premarathne, KDHJ (2023-09)Architects often face the challenge of understanding and meeting the preferences of their clients, ensuring that their designs align with the client's expectations. One key preference commonly expressed by Sri Lankan ... -
Sri Lankan Identity in Architecture: Perceptions of Lay People on Designed Sri Lankan House
Kumara, WAPS; Pathirana, KNK; Premarathne, KDHJ (2023-09)Architects often face the challenge of understanding and meeting the preferences of their clients, ensuring that their designs align with the client’s expectations. One key preference commonly expressed by Sri Lankan ...