Sustainable Building Standards and Guidelines for Mixed-Use Buildings (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781546259909)

Ranjit Gunewardane brings unique cross border experience and a broad range of multi-disciplinary skills to play in advising clients on all aspects of Architecture, Interior Design, MEP, Technology Systems and Landscape Architecture for Multi-Use Buildings. Ranjit has a very good understanding of the key distinctions amongst the different types of buildings which are crucial to planning and designing a successful Sustainable building project. He has over 35 years of experience in the field of environmental management, including energy management, monitoring of water pollution and wastewater treatment. Has successfully developed and implemented ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System assessment and certification process requirements. He has a proven record of providing additional green design information and guidance, including technical and engineering guidelines based on the individual project scope. He is fully conversant and experienced in third party green building rating systems and certifying process. Managing the coordination and review aspect of projects through all phases of design from initial program and concepts to final documentation, to field inspection and witnessing acceptance (entire project life cycle) to ensure that the operator, owner/developers needs are fully met is a strong trait of his expertise. With over 35 years of experience in Technical Services, Ranjit Gunewardane has worked with luxury hotel brands and independent property developers providing professional advice on designs for Mixed-Use buildings incorporating luxury hotels/residential apartments, technologically advanced and most-amenitized offices etc., through innovation, creativity and change. Ranjit is a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, UK, and a Chartered Mechanical Engineer (C.Eng.F.I.MechE). He is a Senior Member with the Construction Specification Institute, USA, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, USA, National Fire Protection Association, USA, and a Charter Member of the Energy Managers Society, USA.