Built Environment and Spatial Sciences
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A Geospatial Analysis of the Vehicle Parking System in Galle Fort
(2023-09)A proper vehicle parking system is key to the development of transportation systems in growing countries. Studying parking data to exploit flaws and find solutions has also been hindered due to the dynamic nature ... -
15-Minute City Concept as a Response to Designing Resilience Future Cities and the ‘New Normal’ of Urban Built Environments in a Post Pandemic Worl
(2023-09)The Coronavirus pandemic was the greatest crisis that the world faced since the World War II and the impact of the pandemic runs to greater extents that it changed the world into a whole new formation. The entire ... -
Sustainability and High-Rise Design for the Future Importance of Connectivity Between Vertical Living and the Natural Environment
(2023-09)High-rise living had been universally accepted as a sustainable solution to the housing problem by the end of the 20th century. However, it invariably results in the separation of people from nature, a fact that is ... -
Sri Lankan Identity in Architecture: Perceptions of Lay People on Designed Sri Lankan House
(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 ... -
Use of Darkness in Religious Places. A Study of User Perception on Use of Darkness for Enhancing Sense of
(2023-09)Architecturally we can control the sense of place by using darkness. Most of the time people turn into darkness when people want to live in their own thoughts. Religious places are places which has a huge relationship ... -
Students’ Perceptions of University Library Spaces; Evidence from Government Universities in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Academic libraries are fulfilling a special role in higher education institutes. It is one of the most important, memorable and highly functional spaces for campus communities. Conceptually, libraries are considered ... -
Typology Assessment of Burnt Clay Roof Tiles: A case of Ancient Burnt Clay Technology in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The building materials which are currently used have technology and development passing by different ancient history periods and many were started from the protohistoric period onward. This research focuses on ancient ... -
Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Interior Flooring System Using Burnt Clay Brick for Residential Buildings
(2023-09)Price escalation of construction materials and the economic crisis faced by the construction industry call the attention of building related professionals to experiment with cost effective material inventions. This ... -
Impact of Designed Exterior-built Environment on Enhancing the Well-being and Quality of Life of the Elders; A Case of Wellness Sanctuaries in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Twenty first century resulted with the rapid urbanization and the population ageing as major key phenomena related to the elderly living in cities. The concept of the elderly home was born as a result of the significance ... -
Assessing Benefits of Developing a Simulation Model for Sustainable Constructions Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Approach in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to create a simulation model for sustainable projects in Sri Lanka can have a number of advantages. LCA is a methodical approach that assesses the environmental effects ... -
Impact of Risk Factors for Project Abandonment of Building Construction Projects in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)In Sri Lanka there are many building projects which are either incomplete or simply neglected. It is challenging for any country to see significant development if its construction industry is inefficient. This is ... -
Enhancing the Effectiveness and Efficiency by Adopting Building Information Modelling in the Service Delivery of the Quantity Surveying Practice of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Building Information Modelling, in the global construction context of the new millennium, has grown into a new advanced paradigm where it is increasingly, universally recognized as a new buzzword. BIM has a great ... -
A Study on the Practicability of Expedited Arbitration on the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)Arbitration procedure was originated as the most efficient ADR method as it was fast track in resolving disputes and no legal formalities involved. But was then criticized even internationally as being a foundation ... -
Reviewing the Possibility of Incorporation of Mediation Method for Settlement of Contractual Disputes in the Construction Industry of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)It is crucial to have an effective Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method in the construction sector since disputes adversely affect the performance of construction projects. Studies on ADR practices in Sri ... -
Waste Material Management on Building Construction in Sri Lanka; Mitigation of Concrete Waste Factor and Cost Effect During Construction Stage
(2023-09)Material waste is one of the most important factors which effect the contractor directly by reducing profit and effect to the employer by increasing project cost. As a result, the majority of building projects have ... -
The Propriety and Limitations of Relying on Artificial Intelligence And Digitalization in the Field of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This specific study is carried out to determine to which extends the Artificial Intelligence can intervene within the field of Quantity Surveying and the tasks accommodated with the field within the Sri Lankan context. ... -
Identification of the Implementation Issues of Value Management Concept to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)The concept of Value Management (VM) is a tool using for maximizing the value, it is becoming more appropriate to construction industry of Sri Lanka. The VM will help to reduce cost which help the Sri Lankan ... -
Identification of Implementation Barriers of Building Information Modelling for Green Building Construction in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Green Building Information Modelling (Green BIM) is a novel approach to address the ever-growing need for sustainability in the built environment. It offers a more standardized way to create buildings, which in turn ... -
A Case Study of Life Cycle Cost Comparison Between a Green Building and a Non-Green Building in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)As the world moves toward more sustainability, Increasing the adoption of green construction has risen to the top of the construction sector in worldwide. Green building is a key strategic step towards achieving ... -
The Impact of Lean Construction Tools on Reduction of Contractor Related Causes of Delay in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)Large rate of delay in project delivery is a major criticism faced by the Sri Lankan construction industry. Most of the responsibility for construction delays lies with the Contractor. Currently available delay mitigation ...
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