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Sustainability, ESG and Climate Resilience in Real Estate

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Scope

Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to the transformation of the real estate sector, reflecting an increasing emphasis on environmentally responsible development, social well-being, and resilient urban systems. Real estate activities significantly influence resource consumption, environmental quality, and community livelihoods, making sustainability integration essential across planning, development, investment, and management processes.

In the context of rapid urbanization, climate change, and evolving regulatory and market expectations, the real estate sector faces growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices and enhance resilience to environmental and socio-economic shocks. This includes the adoption of green building technologies, resource-efficient systems, climate-adaptive planning strategies, and socially inclusive development approaches.

The CRES advances research that promotes sustainable, resilient, and responsible real estate practices, with a focus on both environmental performance and broader ESG outcomes.

 
Key Research Focus Areas
  • Sustainable Urban Development and Green Infrastructure
  • Green Building Performance and Environmental Technologies
  • ESG Integration in Real Estate Practices
  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation in Real Estate
  • Social Impact and Quality of Life in the Built Environment
  • Sustainable Innovation and Future-Oriented Practices
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Lakshani, K G R; Wickramaarachchi, N. C.

Factors Influencing the Refusal of Post-Disaster Relocation: Insights from Resettled Individuals in Moratuwa, Koralawella, Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, vol. 17, iss. 2, pp. 221-238, 2026.

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Eanayaka, Mayomi; Sureshkumar, Kirushigha; Gunasekara, Gameena Shanali Abeywickrama; Udawattha, Chameera

The Application of Curtain Creeper (Vernonia elaeagnifolia) as an Eco-Friendly Green Facade Plant for Colombo, Sri Lanka Conference

9th International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV 2025), 2025.

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Sureshkumar, Kirushigha; Ekanayaka, Mayomi; Gunasekara, Gameena Shanali Abeywickrama; Udawattha, Chameera

The Potential of Thunbergia spp. as a Green Facade Plant and Its Invasive Impact on Urban Biodiversity in Colombo, Sri Lanka Conference

9th International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation 2025, 2025.

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R. G. Ariyawansa P. S. Gunawardena,; Uthumange, A. K.

Navigating sustainability: environmental challenges and strategies for the port of colombo’s mega hub ambitions Journal Article

In: International Journal of Professional Business Review, vol. 10, iss. 8, pp. 1-24, 2025.

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Udawatthe, C. D.; Perera, T. G. U. P.

Assessing the Impact of Increased Green Spaces on Urban Climate and Air Quality: A Case Study of Colombo City Book Chapter

In: Swathika, O. V. Gnana; Karthikeyan, K. (Ed.): 2025.

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Erandika, Hashini; Udawattha, Chameera; Kudaligama, Anuththara

Development of Sustainable and Cost-effective Housing Designs for low-income communities in Sri Lanka; An Analysis of Materials and Construction Costs Journal Article

In: Journal of Real Estate Studies, vol. 22, iss. 1, pp. 13-33, 2025.

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Mandira, N. V. M.; Wickramaarachchi, N. C.

Determinants of Neighbourhood Happiness: Evidence from Kalutara Coastal Zone Conference

21st International Conference on Business Management, 2025.

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Indumini, A.; Wickremasinghe, H. T.; Basnayake, B. M. R. S.; Mahawatta, S.

Greywater recycling in urban high-rise buildings: A case study of Clearpoint Residencies in Sri Lanka using Andrew Campbell’s Operating Model Canvas. Conference

21st International Conference on Business Management, 2025.

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Priyadarshani, D. S. I.; Wickramaarachchi, N. C.; Mendis, B. S. N.

Community Engagement in Rural Tourism as a Driver of Well-Being: Insights from Kithulgala, Sri Lanka. Conference

21st International Conference on Business Management, 2025.

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Kumuduni, Yasheema; Weerakoon, K. G. P. K.

Defining Urban Green Spaces in the Colombo District across Multiple Uses Journal Article

In: Journal of Real Estate Studies , vol. 21, iss. 2, pp. 1-12, 2024.

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Senalankadhikara, Amandra; Kaluthanthri, Prathap; Udawattha, Chameera

Vertical Greenery Systems in Tropical Climate -A Review Journal Article

In: Journal of Real Estate Studies, vol. 21, iss. 1, pp. 1-23, 2024.

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Kumuduni, Yasheema; Weerakoon, K. G. P. K.

Defining Urban Green Spaces in the Colombo District across Multiple Uses Journal Article

In: Journal of Real Estate Studies, vol. 21, no. 02, pp. 1–12, 2024, (ISSN 3051-4878 (Print), E-ISSN 3051-4886 (Online)).

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How green features of building impact financial benefits and building life cycle: evidence from Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Journal of Applied Business and Economics Management, vol. 4, no. 1, 2024.

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Public perception on attributes of walking avenues in urban areas of Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 2024.

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Senalankadhikara, Amandra; Udawatthe, Chameera; Kaluthanthri, Prathap

Biogenic Building Skin for Tropical Context: A Sustainable Approach for Living Walls in Sri Lanka; A Review Conference

20th International Conference on Business Management 2024, 2024.

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Kugan, A.; Wickramaarachchi, N. C.

Understanding Encroachments and their Effects on Quality of Life: Perspectives of Residents in the Western Coastal Zone Conference

International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation 2024, 2024.

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Liyanage, D. N.; Ariyawansa, R. G.; Amarasinghe, O. (Ed.)

Investigating Multi-Stakeholder Conflicts and Challenges in Rekawa of Sri Lanka: Implications for Co-Management Conference

International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation 2024, 2024.

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Conceptualizing sustainability in the real estate development process Journal Article

In: Sustinere Journal of Environment and Sustainability, 2023.

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Sustainability of Contemporary Urban Regeneration Projects Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, vol. 17, pp. 4–34, 2023.

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Going Green in Urban Development: Conceptual Advancements and Applications in Selected Cities Journal Article

In: 2023.

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Physical Environment and Employee Happiness in Two Public Sector Offices in Colombo District Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023.

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Right View on Sustainability Journal Article

In: 2023.

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The Effects of public Open Space on Residential Land Values using GIS based Geostatistical Analysis Reference to Bellanwila-Attidiya Weras Ganga Public Open Space Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023.

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Application of Green City Concept for Sustainable Urban Vision Reference to Kandy Municipal Council Area thesis

2023.

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Visitors' Satisfaction of Passive Recreation in the Colombo District reference to Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanical Garden thesis

2023.

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Application of Smart City Concept in Sri Lanka Special Reference to Maharagama Urban Council thesis

2023.

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Vertical Greenery Systems in Tropical Climate-A Review Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023.

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Bio-Integrated Architectural Modular Façade for Living Walls in Built Environment Journal Article

In: 2023.

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Bio-Integrated Architectural Modular Façade for Urban Built Environment Proceedings Article

In: PhD Colloquium Proceeding, pp. 179–198, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023.

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The authenticity of sustainable practices in Sri Lankan construction industry Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023.

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Exploring the Contribution of Urban Farming to Urban Renewal and Climate Resilience: A Case Study of Colombo City, Sri Lanka Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023.

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Sustainable facilities management framework for Sri Lankan construction industry Proceedings Article

In: PhD Colloquium Proceeding, pp. 081–106, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023.

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Favorable Predator density and biodiversity for Mosquitoes produced by Real Estate Developments in Colombo Journal Article

In: 2023.

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Adaptive Reuse of Old Buildings in the Colombo Fort as an Alternative to Enhance the Green Tourism in Sri Lanka Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023.

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Factors Hindering the Use of Urban Farming Techniques in Buildings: Architects' Perspective Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023.

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Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve Area: A Comprehensive Study on Landscape Design Approaches Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023.

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Landscape-Based Mitigation Strategy for Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in Horowpathana, Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Study Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023.

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Impediments in Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting: With Special Reference to Public University Buildings in Sri Lanka Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023.

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Factors Affecting Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System Adoption Intention: With Special Reference to Middle-Income Households in Kaduwela Municipal Council Area, Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023.

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Identification of Suitable Areas for Concentrated Development in Colombo Municipal Council Area, Using GIS Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation Journal Article

In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, 2023.

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Jayawardhana, P. E. S. M.; Udawatthe, C. D.

Environmental Repercussions of Gem Mining in Sri Lanka Bachelor Thesis

2022.

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Kulathunga, Sadani; Perera, Upuli; Udawattha, Chameera

Integrating Urban Farming into the Sri Lankan Residential Architecture and Built Environment Proceedings Article

In: 19th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2022), pp. 133–152, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2022.

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Prevention of Mosquito Breeding in Urban Built Environment in Colombo District, Sri Lanka Proceedings Article

In: IEEE Conference, IEEE, 2022, (Conference details and).

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Perception of living walls in the context of Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: 2022.

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An Overview of Bio-Integration in the Built Environment and the Ecological Benefits of Green Walls Journal Article

In: 2022.

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The Effect of Built Environment Aesthetics on the City Image Journal Article

In: 2022.

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Impact of Built Environment Aesthetics on the Image of Kandy Historic City, Sri Lanka Journal Article

In: 2022.

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Conceptualizing Sustainable Park (Uyana) Journal Article

In: 2021.

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SWA+BHAAWA (NATURE):DEFINITION AND UNDERSTANDING Journal Article

In: 2021.

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Application of Green Features in Property Valuation in Sri Lanka: Perspectives of Professional Valuers Proceedings Article

In: International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021.

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