SpaceLay Landscape Architectural Studio

Source: http://www.mbrisingabove.com 1. Heat Island Effect The term “heat island effect” simply use to describe that urban areas or metropolitan areas hotter than nearby rural areas. Comparing to the day time, evening and night time temperature is higher than its surroundings. Therefore, “Heat Island Effect” simply use as “Urban Heat Island Effect”. 1.1 Impacts of heat island effect Source: https://land8.com In the days which have less rain roof and pavement surface temperatures can be 50–90°F (27–50°C) hotter.  This high temperature has caused multiple impacts to the environment and contribute indirect impacts as well. Increased energy consumption, elevated emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, compromised human health and comfort, impaired water quality are the major constraints generated due to Heat Island Effect. 1. Increased energy consumption Urban heat islands increase overall electricity demand, as well as peak demand. Offices, residences, com...

Conceptual 3D Image 1. Introduction to the Project Proposed mixed development is a Green Building project which done for the final evaluation of the Associate Professional Training Course by Green Building Council of Sri Lanka. The building has design under seven Green Building aspects including;   Management (MN)   Sustainable Sites (SS)   Energy and Atmosphere (EA)   Materials and Resources (MR)   Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)   Innovation and Design Process (ID)   Social and Cultural Awareness (SC) The Design concept was "Finding solutions to cater user friendly spatial quality applying green building techniques at maximum level within the limitation of other factors such as site constrain, Regulations  and existing context".  Design Consideration to Achieve the Concept was; a. Building envelope, Orientation of the building, placement of windows and skylights in an appropriate manner and bridge connection from the...