Browsing by Faculty "Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences"
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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 ... -
15-Minute City Concept for Designing Resilience Future Cities and the ‘New Normal’ of Urban Built Environments in a Post-Pandemic World
(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 world ... -
Accuracy Assessment of Land Use Mapping Methods-Spatial Reference KDU Southern Campus
(2023-09)The development of land-use mapping is approached from a historical perspective. The southern campus was chosen as a study area because it has a water area, cultivation area, built-up area, and forest area needed ... -
Accuracy Assessment of Land Use Mapping Methods-Spatial Reference to KDU Southern Campus
(2023-09)The development of land-use mapping is approached from a historical perspective. Southern campus was chosen as a study area because it has a water area, a cultivation area, a built-up area and a forest area which were ... -
Analysis of Hambanthota Coastal Zone Infringements Enforced by Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Using Remote Sensing
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is still a developing country. Therefore, various changes are taking place in the construction sector, both legally and illegally. Such illegal constructions are common in developing countries. With the ... -
Analysis of Hambanthota Coastal Zone Infringements Enforced by Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Using Remote Sensing
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is still a developing country. Therefore, various changes are taking place in the construction sector, both legally and illegally. Such illegal constructions are common in developing countries. With the development ... -
Application of Lean Six Sigma to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)This research paper investigates the application of Lean Six Sigma in the Sri Lankan construction industry. The study aims to recognize the barriers in implementing Lean Six Sigma and to propose strategies for its ... -
Application of Lean Six Sigma to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)This research paper investigates the application of Lean Six Sigma in the Sri Lankan construction industry. The study aims to recognize the barriers to implementing Lean Six Sigma and propose strategies for successful ... -
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 ... -
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 sus tainable projects in Sri Lanka can have a number of advantages. LCA is a methodical approach that assesses the environmental effects of a ... -
Assessment of Soil Erosion Using GIS Base Erosion Potential Method – A Case Study of Victoria Reservoir Watershed
(2023-09)Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem that adversely affects ecosystem health and land productivity. Effective land management and erosion control strategies depend on accurate assessment and identification of ... -
Assessment of Soil Erosion Using GIS Base Erosion Potential Method. Case Study of Victoria Reservoir Watershed
(2023-09)Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem that adversely affects ecosystem health and land productivity. Effective land management and erosion control strategies depend on accurate assessment and identification ... -
An Assessment of Urban Expansion through the Integration of Remote Sensing Data and the Relative Shannon Entropy Model in GIS: A Case Study of Mirissa Tourism City in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Urban expansion, defined as the increase in the built-up area of settlements accompanied by population growth, has a long history influenced by human activities. However, in densely populated areas, urban growth can ... -
An Assessment of Urban Expansion through the Integration of Remote Sensing Data and the Relative Shannon Entropy Model in GIS: A Case Study of Mirissa Tourism City in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Urban expansion, defined as the increase in the built-up area of settlements accompanied by population growth, has a long history influenced by human activities. However, in densely populated areas, urban growth can occur ... -
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 ... -
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 towards more sustainability, Increasing the adoption of green construction has risen to the top of the construction sector worldwide. Green building is a key strategic step towards achieving sustainable ... -
Causes for Non-Compliance of Made Black Tea with the Main-Relevant-Grade
(2023-09)"Ceylon Tea," Sri Lankan tea delights connoisseurs worldwide with its exquisite taste and captivating aroma. On the international stage, Sri Lanka proudly stands as the fourth-largest tea exporter. Although the ... -
Causes for Non-compliance of Made Black Tea with the Main-Relevant-Grade
(2023-09)Sri Lankan tea delights connoisseurs worldwide with its exquisite taste and captivating aroma. On the international stage, Sri Lanka proudly stands as the fourth-largest tea ex porter. Although the country’s export-oriented ... -
Development of a Forest Resilience Index by Combining Multispectral and Microwave Vegetation Indices
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is one of the few surviving countries in the world with an extensive natural forest cover, however, most of the existing forests have been impacted by changing en vironmental conditions and escalating disturbances. ... -
Development of a Forest Resilience Index Combining Multispectral and Microwave Vegetation Indices
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is one of the few surviving countries in the world with an extensive natural forest cover, however, most of the existing forest has been impacted by changing environmental conditions and escalating ...