• Grounded theory as an approach to explore the use of public open spaces to enhance the cities’ resilience to disasters 

  Jayakody, RRJC; Amarathunga, D; Haigh, R [Conference-Full-text]

  Grounded theory is a popular research method in social science researches, yet comparatively unfamiliar in the planning and designing literature. However, the use of grounded theory in exploring new concepts and theories ...
• Infringement of right to environment during the implementation of mega infrastructure development projects in Sri Lanka 

  Abeynayake, M [Conference-Full-text]

  Sri Lanka has given priority to economic development to raise standard of living of citizens. Development projects funded by both local and foreign funded play a major role in the economic development process. Private ...
• Psychological risks of resettlers in resettlement planning: a study in Moragahakanda resettlement project (MRP) 

  Dasanayake, H; Ratnayake, R [Conference-Full-text]

  In resettlement planning literature, much has been written on economic, land compensation, infrastructure and services aspects of the land. Psychological risks and stresses of resettled communities, however, have been ...
• Adaptable built-environment as a potential strategy to sustain post-disaster resettlements in Sri Lanka 

  Sridarran, P; Keraminiyage, K; Amaratunga, D [Conference-Full-text]

  In the recent decades, internal displacements occur in greater number across the world each year without drawing much attention. To minimise the causes and attenuate the consequences of displacement, governments and other ...
• An analysis of factors of user generated content on social networks that motivate pleasure travel enthusiasts of Sri Lanka 

  Alwis, J.; Samarawickrama, S [Conference-Full-text]

  This research contributes to the knowledge of user generated content on social networks and how it can be used to motivate pleasure travellers. Different roles in the communication process of user generated content on ...
• Expanding vertical greenery in building facades in Sri Lanka 

  Peiris, MDW; Jayawickrama, T; Soorige, SDA [Conference-Full-text]

  This study is focused on exploring enablers and barriers of implementing vertical greenery in Sri Lanka and suggesting strategies to overcome barriers. First, a comprehensive literature review was undertaken to identify a ...
• Study on the relation between solid waste volume and residential collection methods with reference to Soysapura flats 

  Jayakody, DMSS; Jayasinghe, S [Conference-Full-text]

  Everyday human generates waste and municipal solid waste is supposed to be increased with urbanization. 3 billion urban residents generate 1.2 Kg of waste per person per day. This study was carried in Soysapura Flats which ...
• Impact of culture on construction education in South Africa 

  Caigbavboa, CO; Oladokun, MG; Kgoadi, MD [Conference-Full-text]

  The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of culture on construction education in South Africa with a view to determining how cultural backgrounds influence students’ behaviour. The data used in this paper were ...
• Impact of the costumes on the theatrical style, in a holistic sensorial platform 

  Liyanage, P; Samarawijaya, S [Conference-Full-text]

  The purpose of this study is to find out how and in what ways do costumes impact on the theatrical style in the play, in a holistic sensorial platform. The research is done based on the Comprehensive Design project done ...
• Influence of experiential learning on education of construction students in South Africa 

  Aigbavboa, CO; Oladokun, MG; Kgoadi, MD [Conference-Full-text]

  South Africa’s education sector comprises various individuals, all with different backgrounds, and this sometimes creates challenges when it comes to the teaching and learning processes, especially in construction education. ...
• Expression of psychophysical boundaries related to interpersonal space through selected techniques in fashion designing 

  De Silva, R; Liyanage, PP; Wickramasinghe, U [Conference-Full-text]

  Every human being acquires a physical space in his existence from womb to tomb. This physical space is a variable which depends on external parameter; amount of matter the body consists of. The composite planes which this ...
• Poetic robustness in detail: towards a tectonic culture of building 

  Musthaq, A; Pathiraja, M [Conference-Full-text]

  In building production, the term ‘detail’ is generally used to identify a construction joint, intended to resolve structural, technical and environmental assembly of building systems, elements and materials. An ‘architectural ...
• Social sustainability through organic sustenance an interconnection between rural, sub-urban and urban areas 

  Patel, H [Conference-Full-text]

  Sustainability is a complex concept and an interconnected network, impacting an individual to the world. Discussions about sustainability now no longer consider sustainability solely as an environmental concern but also ...
• Willingness to pay for urban water body recreational facilities: a case study at Diyatha Uyana 

  Ratnayake, R; Wickramaarachchi, N; Wattage, P [Conference-Full-text]

  Revitalization of open water bodies into recreational areas are becoming widely popular in many parts of Sri Lanka. Understanding community perception and expectation on recreational development have important policy and ...
• Results caused by the existence of disposable products: with reference to plastic straws used in Sri Lanka 

  Thilakarathna, KCM; Ranasinghe, WMND [Conference-Full-text]

  Design is for a better world. The stages in the life cycle of disposable products have caused problems to the world. The designer or the inventor of every product should be responsible for each and every direct or indirect ...
• Feeling at home. the assessment as a tool to design social housing 

  Bozzo, L [Conference-Full-text]

  The real city is the one of its inhabitants, and not the one that was planned inside a perimeter. In it, the dwelling is a place of belonging and creates the relationship with the city, representing a strategic axe to ...
• Preference of weather protection devices by primary students in Sri Lanka: a case study in rural and urban schools 

  Mohotti, UA; Ranasignhe, WMND [Conference-Full-text]

  Protection of the head, face and skin from sun and rain is of paramount importance especially for primary school children owing to climate change and extreme weather conditions Therefore, children avoiding weather protection ...
• A Fashion design involvement to uplift the local craft of Dumbara textile weaving 

  Gunasekara Hettiarachchige, V; Senanayake, R [Conference-Full-text]

  An effective craft uplift programme/project has the power of uplifting a whole craft community. In recent years, craft uplift programmes such as, 'design interventions at grassroot level' and 'gamata marketing' (marketing ...
• Pedestrian exposure to airborne ultrafine particles: investigating street canyons in the heritage city of Kandy 

  Rajapaksha, I [Conference-Full-text]

  Traffic emission constitutes the ultrafine particles which play a major role in atmospheric nanoparticles induced health effects on pulmonary, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Thus there is a considerable scientific ...
• Lighting retrofit of CEPT university: enhancing visual comfort and reducing energy consumption 

  Chaudhary, AM; Vaidya, P; Dharini, SK [Conference-Full-text]

  This study is for a lighting retrofit of CEPT University in India, for reducing energy consumption and enhancing visual comfort. The assessment of the spaces included lighting audits, monitoring of lights, schedule of use, ...

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