• Impact of declaration of a monument as a world heritage: 

  Chandananda Thero M [Thesis-Abstract]

  Ritigala is one of the most picturesque places in Sri Lanka. This picturesque value is mainly due to its cultural and natural aspects. Ritigala mountain range is located in the Palugaswewa divisional secretariat, Kekirawa ...
• A Study on causes of decay of textile pouches and their conservation : with special reference to betel pouches in Colombo National Museum collection 

  Kumari, MPCP [Thesis-Abstract]

  The traditional betel pouch in Sri Lanka has a very long history, and goes back to the dates of earliest civilization of the country, and, continues to remain to date, absorbing impacts from changing societies and various ...
• Study on deterioration and conservation of brick monuments in Polonnaruwa 

  Chithrananda, DC [Thesis-Abstract]

  This thesis is presents a study of deterioration and conservation of brick monuments in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North central province in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this research is the study of factors ...
• Conservation of Architectural timberwork of the Kandyan period 

  Amarasinghe, VY [Thesis-Abstract]

  Kaodyan period buildings which are of predominantly timber construction form a part of our cultural heritage. Conservation of these structures require special skills IIcIIPC:rtil;e to consolidate them without damaging ...
• Conservation and preservation of colonial facades in historic urban neighborhoods with special reference to Slave Island 

  Magamage, J [Thesis-Abstract]

  Present urban neighborhoods in srilanka are descending from colonial influences; some of the streetscapes are still remaining in several cities and suburbs such as Colombo, Galle fort, Jaffna and Slave Island. These ...
• Strategies for the in-situ and ex-situ conservation of timber shipwreeks and artefacts with special reference to the maritime archaeological excavations at Galle Harbour 

  Kasturi, KAA [Thesis-Abstract]

  The implementation of the waterlogged wood conservation has important implication for Sri Lanka. Firstly, there is a diverse and significant cultural heritage (multi user environment) in the sea. Secondly, there is a rich ...
• Reutilization as a conservation strategy : a study with special reference to colonial buildings in Anuradhapura 

  Mathota, MRSNM [Thesis-Abstract]

  "Damage to cultural property belonging to any people whatsoever means damage to the cultural heritage of all mankind, since each people makes in contribution to the culture of the world" (Hague Convention 1954) The ...
• Built environment and the user psychology responsiveness of the built environment in the process of rehabilitation with special reference to; rehabilitation centers for drug addicts 

  Wickramasinghe, DAA [Thesis-Abstract]

  Architecture is the art of creating built environment, composing of spares; to be inhabited by the men. Which he has physical, emotional and intellectual experience and facilitates his bodily comport as well as emotionally ...
• Spatial progression : an examination of the phenomenon with reference to selected streetscapes 

  Rathnayake, RMRS [Thesis-Abstract]

  Architects are professionals who are actively involved in the effort of making a better place to live for the sake of the mankind. It is their responsibility to design the whole built environment, spreading their careful ...
• Sense of belonging and architecture : an examination of the relationship with special reference to its applicability to housing scheme designs 

  Manelgama, MGP [Thesis-Abstract]

  'Architecture is an Art', who gives appropriate solutions for user needs. It is the only Art which caters to man's physical needs. It is the only Art that encompasses all his psychological needs. He lives within it. He ...
• Green building materials and their applications in green architecture towards sustainable future : with special reference to Sri lankan context 

  Piyathilaka, JMPK [Thesis-Abstract]

  At the earth's population continues to explode and developing nations began to use their share of the world's resources, it is necessary to ascertain how we as a planet, use our earth's precious resources. In the world ...
• Water in creation of emotions in architecture with special reference to its expressive qualities in enhancing the poetics of space 

  Wanniarachchi, SN [Thesis-Abstract]

  Water is a dialogue between the beholder and the space. The orchestration of shining splendor of water can be used for emotional intensity and symbolic, poetic expression. Pleasure is a form of happiness which originated ...
• Facilitating spaces for social interaction through architecture : an examination with special reference to middle income class housing schemes in Colombo and suburbs 

  Jayawardhana, KVGKS [Thesis-Abstract]

  Social interaction is an important factor in any situation. In the journey of the life, people meet different people. Their backgrounds vary from one person to another. With reference to the residential neighborhood housing ...
• Changing face of streets : the evolution of street character with relation to its activity pattern in especial reference to Galle fort 

  Soysa, HRD [Thesis-Abstract]

  Architecture is an art of manipulating spaces in to a rhythmic orchestration. The way architect arrange the space should be lead our mind to a state of joy to wisdom .
• Analytical study of the internal gain of multi-story buildings against its energy consumption in the Colombo metropolitan region 

  Prasanna, TDS [Thesis-Abstract]

  "Energy is an essential requirement for a building for the services it provides to the daily life of the occupants; actually it is the backbone of the services sector of the building, increased development of housing and ...
• "Identity of place" : an examination of place and its existence with special reference to the evolution in city of Galle 

  Seneviratne, N

  Observation represents that it is vital to study about the place and its identity and this study focused around this observation and stream Jlned for the city of Galle. When identifying the place. "Place" is a common ...
• Living needs and home : a study of the mechanism of transfering the inner being into architecture 

  Vithanage, USP

  House form can express many things such as the availability of materials. climate. land values. rules and regulat1ons etc We have here a number of closely related aspects of the dwelling as symbol of the self. as ...
• Personal spaces within the urban public areas : a basis for the formation of effective urban public gathering spaces 

  Kekulandara, KMMID [Thesis-Abstract]

  Architecture can define as the Art of space. It suggests human capacity to use their intellect and natural instinct to organize spaces around him for better way of life. Public open spaces are very important things in ...
• A Study on the relationship between human behaviour and elements of common spaces in tertiary educational institutes 

  Perera, WUU

  What is space? There are two ready answers to this question. One of them is spontaneously plausible. It conceives of space as a self contained entity, infinite or finite, an empty vehicle,· ready and having the capacity ...
• The Role of 'Light' in expressions : understanding architecture, through the medium of photography 

  Perera, HMUJ

  As an art, architecture is abstract and nonrepresentational and involves the manipulation of the relationships of spaces, volume, light, shape, colors, and depth etc ... etc ... in most architectural constructions there ...

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