Name: Dr. (Archt) HT Rupasinghe
Position: Senior Lecturer Gr II
E-mail: htrupasinghe@kdu.ac.lk
Contact Number: +94713240890
Qualifications
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Publications
Working Experience
Memberships
Achievements & Awards
Qualifications
Academic Qualification
- PhD in Civil Engineering (sustainable design)
- Honors degree of Bachelor of Architecture
Non-academic qualification and professional training
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education Programme
Professional qualifications/ Affiliations
- Charted Architect of Sri Lanka (AIA-SL)
- Associate Professional of Sri Lanka Green Building Council
Teaching Areas
- Architectural Design & Design Tutoring
- Climate Responsive Architecture
- Sustainable Design
Research Interests
- Passive design interventions
- Sustainable urbanities
- Sustainable materials and design
- Computer based simulation studies
- Green technology and alternative design applications
- Energy efficiency of buildings
Publications
Articles in Peer-reviewed journals
- Weerasinghe, K.G.N.H., John, G.K.P., Rupasinghe, H.T., & Halwatura, R.U. (2023). “Building integrated vegetation systems and their sustainability aspects; a literature review”, Current Scientia, 26 No.01 (2023)05-36.
- Perera, T.N.T., Jayasinghe, G.Y., Halwatura, R.U. & Rupasinghe, H.T. (2021). Modelling of vertical greenery system with selected tropical plants in urban context to appraise plant thermal performance, Ecological Indicators, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107816
- Rupasinghe, H.T., Halwatura, R.U., (2020). “Benefits of implementing vertical greening in tropical climates”, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, https:/ / doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126708.
- Galagoda, R.U., Jayasinghe, G.Y., Halwatura, R.U., & Rupasinghe, HT., (2018). “The impact of urban green infrastructure as a sustainable approach towards tropical micro-climatic changes and human thermal comfort”, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Vol.34, pp. 1-9.
Published refereed conference papers
- Rajapaksha, U., Rupasinghe, H.T., and Rajapaksha, I., (2015), “Resolved duality: external double skin envelopes for energy sustainability of office buildings in the tropics”, in Proceedings of 31st International conference of Passive and Low Energy Architecture conference held in September 9-11, Bologna, Italy.
- Rupasinghe, H.T., (2016), “Assessing external double skin envelopes coupled with night ventilation and thermal mass for passive cooling in the tropics”, in Proceedings of 50th International conference of the Architectural Science Association 2016.
- Senanayake, I. K. G. S., Rupasinghe, H. T., & Halwatura, R. U. (2017). “Mitigation of Traffic Induced Carbon dioxide concentration through Road-Side Greenery”, in Proceedings of 3rd International MERCon, 2017, University of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE.
- Perera, T.A.N.T., Halwatura, R.U., Jayasinghe, G.Y., & Rupasinghe, H.T., (2018). “Assessment of the plant growth performances of vertical green walls developed with different plant types in tropical context”, in proceedings of the 2nd international research symposium of the Uva wellassa University held in February 1-2, Badulla, Sri Lanka.
- Rupasinghe, H. T., Perera, T.A.N.T., & Halwatura, R. U. (2018). “Towards greener cities; investigating the potentials of vertical greening in tropics as a design approach to create sustainable urban environments”, in proceedings of the 6th International Conference on ‘Cities, People and Places’- ICCPP-2018 October 05th -06th, 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Rupasinghe, H. T., Wickramasinghe, L.M.M.N., & Halwatura, R. U. (2018). “Street greenery; a vital planning integration to overcome carbon dioxide concentration and pedestrian discomfort in urban streetscapes”, in proceedings of the 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) held on November 27th -30th, 2018, RMIT University, Melbourne.
- Rupasinghe, H. T., Galagoda, R., Perera, T.A.N.T., & Halwatura, R. U. (2019). “Implementation of vertical greening as a double skin envelop: a sustainable approach in tropical climates”, in proceedings of the YRSB19 iiSBE Forum of Young Researchers in Sustainable Building held on July 01st 2019, Prague.
- Dias, M.A.S.K., Rupasinghe, H.T., Jayasinghe, G.Y. & Halwatura, R.U. (2019). Living Walls as an approach for a healthy urban environmental quality. in proceedings of the KDU IRC 2019, 12th International research conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held on September 11th -12th 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Bandara, R., Rupasinghe, H.T., Halwatura, R.U. & Jayasinghe, G.Y. (2020). Influence of Street Tree Canopy on the Microclimate of Urban Eco-Space, 25th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, vol. 25, no. 53, 2020
- Asoka, H.D.S., Gayantha, D.W.K. & Rupasinghe, H.T. (2021). Utilization of cocowood for affordable engineered wood flooring in Sri Lanka, in proceedings of the KDU IRC 2021, 14th International research conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held on September 9th -10th 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Asoka, H.D.S., Rupasinghe, H.T. & Arooz, F.R. (2022). Investigating the potential of using an alternative finishing material for counter top construction as a cost-effective solution, in proceedings of the KDU IRC 2022, 15th International research conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held on September 29th -30th 2022, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Gunawardhana, I.U.K. & Rupasinghe, H.T., (2022). Investigating the Potential of Utilising Simulation Studies to Identify UHI Mitigatory Strategies in Proposed Cities, in proceedings of the KDU IRC 2022, 15th International research conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held on September 29th -30th 2022, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Arooz, F.R., Halwatura, R.U. & Rupasinghe, H.T. (2022). Thermal benefits of conventional mud walls in tropics, in proceedings of International conference of Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2022) conference held in November 22-25, Santiago (Chile).
- Asoka, H.D.S., & Rupasinghe, H.T. (2023). Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Interior Flooring System Using Burnt Clay Brick for Residential Buildings, in proceedings of the KDU IRC 2023, 16th International research conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held on September 07th -08th 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Bandara, B. V., & Rupasinghe, H.T. (2023). Integration of multiple intelligence skills in architectural Design Process in Sri Lanka, in proceedings of 56th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) held on November 29th – December 02nd 2023, Launceston, Australia.
- Asoka, H.D.S., & Rupasinghe, H.T. (2023). Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Interior Flooring System Using Burnt Clay Brick for Residential Buildings, in proceedings of the KDU IRC 2023, 16th International research conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held on September 07th -08th 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Research papers presented at conferences
- Rupasinghe, H. T., & Halwatura, R. U. (2018). “Vertical greening- a sustainable approach for greener cities”. Presented at the FIDIC-ASPAC conference 2018 held in June 24-27, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Arooz,F.R., & Rupasinghe, H.T., (2019). “Women in Architecture- Reference to Sri Lankan context”, presented at the 2nd International Conference on FUTURE OF WOMEN ’19 held on February 14th-15th, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Journals (Non-refereed)
- Rupasinghe, H.T., Rajapaksha, I., (2014), Cool pools, The Architect, January-March, vol.115, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
- Rupasinghe, H.T., (2016), Urban retreat house, The Architect, April-June, vol.117, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
- Rupasinghe, H.T., (2016), Wall inside a wall, The Architect, April-June, vol.117, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
- Rupasinghe, H.T., (2016), Sheltering “originals”, The Architect, April-June, vol.117, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
- Rupasinghe, H.T., Halwatura, R.U., (2018), “Vertical greening- a sustainable approach for greener cities” – technical paper published in the “Sri Lankan Consulting Engineer” June 2018, issue 30.
- Halwatura, R.U., Rupasinghe, H.T., (2018), “Vertical greening: a sustainable intervention for eco-friendly constructions”, published in “VIDYA” newspaper, May 30: published by Ministry of Science, Technology, Research, Skills Development & Vocational Training and Kandyan Heritage.
- Halwatura, R.U., Rupasinghe, H.T., (2018), “Energy saving potential of vertical greening systems”, published in “VIDYA” newspaper, May 30: published by Ministry of Science, Technology, Research, Skills Development & Vocational Training and Kandyan Heritage.
Working Experience
- Trainee & Graduate Architect at Upendra Rajapaksha and partners, Colombo
- Charted Architect since 2018 to date
- Individual practitioner of Architecture since 2018 to date
Memberships
- Associate Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (AIA-SL)
- Associate Member of Green Building Council of Sri Lanka
- Member of ASA (ANZASCA) – Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association
Achievements & Awards
- Recipient of the Architectural Research Award 2022 – Awarded by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects at the Annual Award Ceremony 2022
- Recipient of the Architectural Publication Award 2022 – Awarded by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects at the Annual Award Ceremony 2022
- Best paper award in oral presentation category – KDU IRC 2022
- Best paper award in poster presentation category – KDU IRC 2022
- Patent: 01) A vegetated panel for double skin wall envelop -2018 (National Intellectual Property office, Sri Lanka Patent No. 19279).