Session 01 (3.00 PM- 4.30 PM)

Sustainability Through Integrated Design of Buildings

Recent years have seen a boom in the construction industry in Sri Lanka with the development of large-scale buildings like hotels, office towers, retail malls, and residential buildings. Although such buildings contribute significantly to energy, water, and resource usage during construction as well as during normal operations, very little emphasis is placed on sustainability during their design.

The lecture will highlight the typical approach normally followed when designing new buildings and their associated shortcomings, followed by the recommended integrated design approach that can be adopted to ensure the environmental sustainability of new buildings.

By: Dr. Lal Jayamaha

Dr. Jayamaha is a QuESS (Qualified Energy Services Specialist), BCA Registered Energy Auditor, SCEM (Singapore Certified Energy Manager), LEED AP (Accredited Professional – USA), SLSEA Accredited Energy Auditor, Professional Engineer (PE), and a Chartered Engineer (UK). He is also a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK, and the American Society for Heating Refrigerating and Air - conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).