Browsing Built Environment & Spatial Sciences by Author "Kumara, WAPS"
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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 ... -
Livability of Vertical Apartments: A Study of the Relationship between Environmental Psychological Satisfaction and Height of Living with Special Reference to Low Income Apartments
Premarathne, KDHJ; Bulugahamulla, BPPN; Kumara, WAPS (2020-10)This study investigates the liveability of low income vertical apartments in Colombo, by means of finding the relationship between environmental psychological satisfaction and height of living. The main objective of ... -
Principle factors which affect to the proper functioning of urban public gathering spaces with special reference to recreational parks in Colombo city
Gunawardhana, IUK; Kumara, WAPS; Asoka, HDS (2020-10)Rapid urbanization and change of lifestyles require more public open spaces in cities to fulfill different socio, economic and environmental needs of the city. The urban park is a breathing space in a highly dense urban ...