Prof. Dr. Narein Perera
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Biography
Dr Perera’s research expertise primarily encompasses urban scale studies that focus on the tropical climatic context. He critically explores the impacts of the haphazard and rapid development that effect the tropical cities, by developing mapping protocols for greater understanding and better application. The ‘Local Climate Zone’ classification system is utilised for mapping and its advantages as a basis for climate sensitive planning policy is explored as a means to enhance the link between urban design and climate. His research includes a “Local Climate Zone” based approach to urban planning in Colombo, Sri Lanka. On the building scale Perera’s work focusses on passive design strategies for the building envelope in ensuring daylight integration, thermal comfort and energy efficiency.
Affiliations
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa, Western, Sri Lanka
Department of Architecture
Honors and Awards
Winner - Monsoon Architecture Awards 2023 - Leisure / Resort / Hospitability
Indian Institute of Architects - Cochin Chapter, India · Apr 2023
https://livingmonsoon.iiacochincentre.com/the-round-house-dr-ar-narein-perrera-ahangama-sri-lanka/
CIOB Best Paper Award - 11th World Construction Symposium (WCS 2023)
Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and 11th World Construction Symposium (WCS 2023) · Jul 2023
Paper Title - Can Colombo Port City high-rise tower and podium morphology improve pollution dispersion and urban ventilation? Authors - Malithie Vidanapathirana, Narein Perera, Rohinton Emmanuel, Shaleeni Coorey Paper Title - Can Colombo Port City high-rise tower and podium morphology improve pollution dispersion and urban ventilation? Authors - Malithie Vidanapathirana, Narein Perera, Rohinton Emmanuel, Shaleeni Coorey
Best Paper Award - FARU 2022 - 15th International Research Conference – Green products, buildings, a
Faculty of Architecture Research Unit. University of Moratuwa · Dec 2022
Ratnayake, C. W., Perera, N. G. R., & Emmanuel, R. (2022). Street tree planting patterns to modify the sky view factor for outdoor thermal comfort enhancement. FARU Journal, 9(2), 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/faruj.v9i2.167
Best Paper Award - FARU 2021 - 14th International Research Conference - Sustainable Construction
Faculty of Architecture Research Unit. University of Moratuwa · Dec 2021
Weerakoon, L. R. T., & Perera, N. G. R. (2021). Vegetation Cover Effects on Outdoor Thermal Comfort Around High-rise Developments; A Case Study of Havelock City, Colombo, Sri Lanka. FARU Journal, 8(1).
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects - Architectural Publication Award - 2019
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects - Architectural Research Award - 2019
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects - Design Awards 2018 - Honourable Mention - Private Residences
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
The Energy & Hot Climates Prize of the Green Building Solutions Awards 2016 for the International Pl
French Environment and Energy Agency (ADEME) / Construction21 network, Paris, France · Sep 2016
Architecture Asia Awards for Emerging Architects 2016 – Winner
ARCASIA - Architects Regional Council of Asia · Jul 2016
AD50 - The Most Influential Names in Architecture and Design for 2016
Architectural Digest, India · Jan 2016
Architecture Asia Awards for Emerging Architects – Winner
ARCASIA - Architects Regional Council of Asia · Jan 2014
ACA16 Conference (DATUM:KL), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Golden Emerging Architect - Sri Lanka
Architecture+Design & CERA Awards · Jan 2014
Istanbul, Turkey
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects Award of Merit in Design – Hotel and Tourism
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects “YOUNG ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR”
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects Award of Excellence in Design – Personalised Houses
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
The Professor H. J. Billimoria Award for the Graduand Obtaining the Highest Total Marks at the B.Sc.
University of Moratuwa
Jan 1998
Experience
Institute, Department or Faculty Head
University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
01 Sep 2024 - present
University Lecturer
University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
01 Mar 2007 - present
Research Interests
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