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Comparative study between convivial and conventional urban design approaches with special reference to socio - spatial experience of Tamil cultural cities in Sri Lanka

Yogalingam A [Thesis-Abstract]

This study focuses on the necessity of socio-spatial experiences of people, which has been gained from the parks as a public space that are subject to urban design approaches. Besides, analysis of geographical, physical ...
Assessing visual impacts of roadscape installations on urban safety and comfort in Galle Road, Colombo

Wijekoon N [Thesis-Abstract]

Today, the world is moving towards Urbanization which adapts sustainable development. Currently in Sri Lanka, the challenging development position in terms of its urban development with the introduction of number of mega ...
Reassessing the practices of green urbanism in order to generate a sustainable urban renewal in wellawatte town

Goonetilleke, JWA [Thesis-Full-text]

Under the broad umbrella of‘Sustainable Development’, many have discussed and in some instances implemented many means in which human behaviour is changed in order to reduce their impact on the environment, promote ...
An Examination of the relationship between outdoor activities and physical quality of street spaces

Arachchige, NLB [Thesis-Full-text]

The knowledge inputs by the professionals in the field of urban design, is pleased by the emerging awareness of making vibrant urban spaces which is somewhat beyond the current practice of just providing basic infrastructure ...
Adaptive reuse : underrstanding effectiveness fo adaptive reuse as a tool for urban regeneration

Jayawardana, RM [Thesis-Abstract]

The practice of architectural and urban design being involved in forming the space in our cities and built environments has certain effects on the social life in society that in its turn conditions the performance of the ...
Urban design methodologies as a tool to improve the prevailing planning regulatiom to enhance urban character in Sri Lankan context

Nawaratne, RLP [Thesis-Abstract]

This dissertation intends to examine the existing planning regulations and to find solutions through urban design to enhance urban character in Sri Lankan context. It can be addressed to rapid development and increased ...
Urban revitalization : waterfront development as an urban revitalization tool for Colombo waterfront redevelopment plan

Samadhi, GKS [Thesis-Abstract]

In recent history we have witnessed the "Development" of technology and subsequent degradation of our communities. While technology claims to connect and bring people together through ideas like the World Wide Web, this ...
Review of the urban acupuncture approach and its applicability to designing Sri Lankan cities

Prabakaran, P [Thesis-Abstract]

This research focuses on the applicability of the urban acupuncture approach in Sri Lankan Cities. Urban Acupuncture approach is generative method targeted to achieve the “wholeness” ofthe city but through informal design ...
An Evaluation of the applicability of compact city strategies in Sri Lankan Urban Form

Ranaweera, S [Thesis-Abstract]

The study on “An Evaluation ofthe Applicability of Compact City Strategies in Sri Lankan Urban Form” examines the key issues related to urban form of Sri Lankan cities and evaluates the applicability of strategies adapted ...
Impacts of colour perception in Kandy with special references to Dalada Veediya and D.S. Senanayaka Veediya

Senaviratna, WMJS [Thesis-Abstract]

Colour plays a significant role in elements in the built fabric, where by it can enable a symbolic relationship between the people who comes in contact with the spaces. Thus colour can stimulate the minds of the people. ...
Analytical study on the built and spatial transformation in shrinking cities and setting out an urban design strategies for revitalization of Matale City

Wickramanayake, UACJ [Thesis-Abstract]

Shrinking is not a new occurrence. It has been documented in a large literature analyzing and economic issues that have led to population decline, the social resulting, in the worse cases, in the eventual abandonment of ...
Character study on the context responsive design strategies of hill towns with special reference to town of Haputale Sri Lanka

Sugirthan, K [Thesis-Abstract]

Hill country towns of Sri Lanka have unique character on the nature of landscape, pattern of development, urban form and its shape. Due to the nature of hilly landscape; Net buildable or for urban growth and functions ...
The Paradox of collective memory : the role of collective memory in shaping public square, Male'city

Shaheen, F [Thesis-Abstract]

It is a seeming paradox that the balance between society and built environment has a constant change as we evolve repeatedly, and our collective identity mean to facilitate new public spaces to boost our public life, as ...
Transit oriented development : a framework for successful implementation of the concept within regions : an analysis of existing theories and case examples

Senaratne, SM [Thesis-Abstract]

Urbanization refers to migration of population from rural regions to towns and cities. As the cities and towns reap most of the benefits of innovations in the fields of science and technology, urbanization still continues ...
The effect of water bodies as a determinant force in generating urban form

Fernando, KPSS [Thesis-Full-text]

The formation and regeneration of urban form is often a result of the response for the natural geophysical features that are present in an urban context, the subculture of the region, human behavioral patterns and their ...
Identifying and measuring urban design qualities related to walkability – special reference to jaffna down town

Jahanmohan, T [Thesis-Full-text]

Walkability is an important concept in sustainable urban design and active living life. Walkability and walking behavior of the people are being decided by the significant physical features and urban design qualities. ...
Reclaiming traffic influenced urban residual spaces for the public: special reference to colombo district

Weththasinghe, AI [Thesis-Abstract]

Although modern cities suffer from lack of open public spaces, there are many unused areas within the same city without being taken its full potential. Most of them are created to solve traffic related issues. The attention ...
Study on the spatial perception of women friendly cities special reference to nugegoda town

Ranasinghe, KMVK [Thesis-Abstract]

Today the government had launched various city development proposals to add aesthetic beauty to the city. Here I focused on urban development, especially on women friendly city development. In the public spaces women face ...
An analytical study of attributes of urban public spaces that contribute to qualitative public life with special reference emerging public spaces in Colombo

Fernando LD [Thesis-Abstract]

Urban Public Space (UPS) is a vital component in the formation of a cityscape. They are also the activity nodes where people interact with each other in various manners or simply spent time in relaxation. It is understood ...
Analytical Study about the Improvement of Underutilized Urban Spaces with special reference to Colombo Fort

Thilakarathna WT [Thesis-Abstract]

Colombo - Fort has become one of the less used areas by the public today . This Dissertation is about the look of elements of responsive urban space , what are the solutions for improvement of underutilized urban ...

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