• Concept of ECO2 cities and its relevance for urban landscape planning and managing the urban green space with special reference to the city of Colombo 

  Ranasinghe, WMDD [Thesis-Abstract]

  Many ofthe policies, plans and programs related to the environmental conservation, greening the cities, balancing the carbon foot print and sustainable environment and economic development by planning and management of ...
• Colombo : a landscape in transition 

  Wijayanandana, RS [Thesis-Abstract]

  Abstract Colombo: A Landscape in Transition - A Study Through Colonial Maps and Images Colombo has seen an accelerated programme of urban renewal in the period since 2009 and work is underway to improve the living ...
• Talking streets 

  Kodippiliarachchi, PS [Thesis-Abstract]

  A space that stays deep rooted in one’s mind, is a place, accessed by all senses, one that stimulates and gets the attention of all senses. To touch all senses the place must have dynamism. A place stagnates with unchanging ...
• Landscape and creativity : a study of the outdoor environment and its ability to stimulate creativity 

  Premathilake, HDDC [Thesis-Abstract]

  LANDSCAPE AND CREATIVITY A study ofthe outdoor environment and its ability to stimulate creativity
• Sustainability in landscape designs with special reference to landscape materials 

  Ekanayake, EMMS [Thesis-Abstract]

  In chapter 01. Environmental impacts of landscape materials used in landscape designs in Sri Lanka such as concrete, steel, timber, glass, clay and plants are described. In this chapter, the effect of exotic plants on ...
• Landscape and health : a study of the health-promoting impact of the outdoor environment with special reference to urban open spaces 

  Perera, WBK [Thesis-Abstract]

  Many people now experience physical and psychological health issues related to the stress, fatigue and pollution associated with living and working in urban environments. The presence of fascinating components of the ...
• Wayside trees in city of Colombo 

  Gunasinghe, WKD [Thesis-Abstract]

  In the present study, a review was carried out on the wayside tree Colombo city. In addition, a structural interview was carried out with the relaxants authorities including government and non governmental institutions. First ...
• Public outdoor recreation spaces with special reference to Kegalle city 

  Gunathilake, DPRK [Thesis-Abstract]

  With the urbanization process, the demand for open spaces for recreation and leisure activities is being increased in an unplanned manner. Even though, the demand for public outdoor recreation spaces is being increased, ...
• Landscaping in ancient Anuradhapura : is there any alien influence? 

  Peiris, MCJM [Thesis-Abstract]

  At school I was a science student. At University I started as a student of Medicine. But I switched over to Architecture in the middle of the course. After finishing my University education, I was involved with a career ...
• The Landscape space as a contemplative media 

  Gunasena, KG [Thesis-Full-text]

  Many Literature surveys show that contemplation as great impact on our psychological and physical well being. Although there are number of relaxation therapies for stress reduction, Meditation or contemplation can considered ...
• Wetlands in Colombo : a threatened landscape : destruction of wetlands in Colombi city and its periphery by dominating cityscape over natural landscape 

  Dharmawardena, MSN [Thesis-Abstract]

  "... Oh! Great king the land belongs to people and all living beings thou art only the guardian of it the birds of the air, and the beasts have as equal right to live and move about in any part of the land as thou. The ...
• Seating culture with Sri Lankan landscape 

  Rathnayake, RMVN [Thesis-Full-text]

  Our seating culture acts as one of the factors that helps to establish the Sri Lankan identity. Cultural, religious, social, political and geographical features entwined with the life style of the people have made a lasting ...
• Urban green spaces : with reference to the city of Colombo 

  Pilapitiya, PSP [Thesis-Full-text]

  Historical evidences show that green spaces were a part of every city in human civilisation whether it is in Mesopotamia, Indus valley or in the later developments in Europe. Sri Lanka also had a very prominent affiliation ...
• Landscape as a metaphor 

  Krishantha, DKN [Thesis-Abstract]

  “Dreaming is an act of imagination, attesting in al/ men a creative power, which, if it were available in waking, would make every man a Dante or, Shakespear" HF.Hedge The saying confirms that the dreaming is the way of ...
• Biodiversity in landscape design 

  Ariyawansa, KTC [Thesis-Abstract]

  Sri Lanka is one of the Biodiversity Hot Spots in the world. It has a high species richness and a high endemism in flora and fauna. Of the total number of plant species present in Sri Lanka, about 75% are indigenous and ...
• The Transitional role of open space in architecture 

  Kariyawasam, MGT [Thesis-Abstract]

  The experience of space is a common and vital human need, similar to food, sleep, and clothing. Man as a species with inherent emotional needs experiences space with the aim of satisfying the objectives or needs for which ...
• Transformation of the landscape of Nuwara-Eliya 

  Weerasinghe, DWK [Thesis-Abstract]

  Chapter one introduces the natural landscape of Nuwara-Eliya and explains the location of the city, with it's climatic and topographical background and it's landscape elements. Chapter two describes the historical background ...
• The Use of water and hydraulics in the landscape design of Sigiriya 

  Udalamatta, SS [Thesis-Full-text]

  "The concept of landscape design begins with emerging and developing societies based on agricultural productivity and a symbolic approach to the universe."1 "The design principles and urban environments were created and ...
• Sri Jayawardenepura : enhancing the landscape of an historic capital 

  Gunasekara, HAPS [Thesis-Abstract]

  he subject of this dissertation concerns the landscape environment within the capital of Sri Jayawardenepura."Remarkable friend! Know then the royal city Jyawardenepura, where reside preeminent men devoted and full of ...
• The Role of culturally - special artifacts in Sri Lanka landscape design 

  Jayawardana PR [Thesis-Abstract]

  Landscape Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. As the world population is increasing and new problems are created that involves human living space, ...

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