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Master of Science in Architectural Conservation of Monument & Sites: Recent submissions

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Redesigning lost spaces : an examination of restructuring public spaces within the urban core

Fernando, K [Thesis-Abstract]

It has been observed that there is a noticeable change in the evolution of urban areas in contemporary urban design. Places all over are becoming similar, losing their significance in identity and their appearance. The ...
Examination of the role of landscape in enhancing the legibility of the urban space

Herath, H [Thesis-Abstract]

Primitive man who is tie with nature was stronger than modern man perceived everything as being alive. He preserved the environment as a whole with himself as an integral part of it. Water, mountains range and trees were ...
Materials as an expressive element in sacred architecture : a study with special reference to great buddhist buildings

Wijesiri, HKG [Thesis-Abstract]

"There is no effect of form which the effect of material could not enhance" (George S.T.) Architecture is the composition of material in creating built form. And generating meanings from them. The nature of the material ...
A Study of spatial quality conducive to "Healing" in urban house

Senanayake, R [Thesis-Abstract]

The context of the dissertation is to study the spatial quality conducive to "healing" in urban house. The very thought of the "healing" brings about a perception of which includes spaces which gives physical and psychological ...
Pursuing the living environment, the architectural expressions of impermenant living places

Opatha, ID [Thesis-Abstract]

From the existence of man, the dwelling places have been evolved throughout evolutionary process. The form, spaces, materials have been changed, but the universal need of the dwelling places never changed. People dwell for ...
Architecture for children : architectural contribution towards the development of pre-school children in space utility

Silva, MHLM [Thesis-Abstract]

When consider the human development, the most important sector is the child development. Through child development, it gains the human development; because the present child is the future adult. The child development process ...
Analytical study of architecture as a tool of creates the landmarks in special references at Galle road

Sharada, HT [Thesis-Abstract]

Architecture is problem solving process. Hence, how architecture bound with people mind? I think it is a responsibility of the architect as well as people. Because. architect creates physical object with his talent and ...
An Examination of spatial qualities in healing environment related to Ayurveda with special reference to "spa" in Hotels

Ekanayake, EMDB [Thesis-Abstract]

In the ancient time "The pearl in the Indian Ocean", Ceylon was a haven or resting place for the merchants and sellers who sealed across the Indian Ocean. This paradise served their every need such as care for the sick, ...
Eco-sensitive energy dimention of high-rise buildings in tropical climate

Senevirathne, SMMK [Thesis-Abstract]

One of the greatest challenges in South Asia is to adapt building types evolved in temperate climates to the rigors of tropical climate. High-rise buildings specially adapted to the regional climate and open-air lifestyle ...
Geometry of Courtyard Buildings as a variable for indoor thermal enviornment

Jayatilaka, K [Thesis-Abstract]

This study analyses the effect of geometry of courtyard dwellings for indoor thermal environment in Colombo Metro Region. Three Basic urban house forms exist in the CMR were selected for the study. Using parametric building ...
The Imageable elements of Sri Lankan towns : a comparative study of the images of Kurunegala and Rathnapura

Tennakoon, TMUGK [Thesis-Abstract]

Every person needs to identify and understand his relative position in the environment to ensure his existence in the space. In order to accomplish this basic need he tries to understand his living environment. Therefore, ...
An examination of the concept of a "Layered City" and with special reference to the phenomenon of a "Chalk layer"

Wedumpiliarachchhi, HH [Thesis-Abstract]

Cities review as much about time as place. Their shape and appearance are derived from history as well as their present functions and to some extent from their future. The city as a "historical perspective" which juxtaposition ...
Colour as a tool in enhancing the quality of space : with special reference to the contemporary urban living rooms in Sri Lanka

Batagoda, LNH [Thesis-Abstract]

Colour is one of the gifts in this world. It enhances the perception and it is a part of every work. Even everything we see, even in dreams. Colour identifies every and each elements in the world. Colour can be changed the ...
Manner of operation : nature vs architecture : an examination of the principles of in innovative architectural applications

Withana, DA [Thesis-Abstract]

Architecture as another nature There are three aspects to such modernism (after the industrialization). First modernism believes in new structures. By the help of new technology that organize to use resources more efficiently ...
An Examination of the sense of place in a case of non-visually perceivable architecture

Chandani, MVR [Thesis-Abstract]

Blindness is a physical disability that makes a person unable to use of sight. This is the most prominent sense for the human being. Visual impairments limiting one or more of the basic functions of the eye: visual acuity, ...
Annex - concept and expressions an analytical study of the co-relationship of the annex with the socio-economic aspect and its effects to the expression of the house ;special reference to architect designed urban annexes.

Jayasooriya, VCS [Thesis-Abstract]

"A home is ones private station in relation to the rest of the community. It plays a very large part in giving one a place in society and it is linked with other homes through personal relationship" Allsopp B., 1974, p. ...
Meaning, expression & urban space : a correlation with special reference to Colombo

Jayalath, C [Thesis-Abstract]

Art is a mode o f communication. Architecture as an art it should also communicate with the user/ observer, which means it should gave a massage/ meaning in an observers mind. It means it should be meaningful. In other ...
Tight spaces and its livability : an overview of qualitative attributes in urban tight spatial habitations to express its livability as apposed to crowded behavior

Sirithunga, DRK [Thesis-Abstract]

"Man being is living organism requires certain needs to be satisfied to survive in the environment. Architecture is essential product of human life. Architecture enhances the character of the place. In relation to human ...
House as a place of dwelling versus base for livelihood' the impact of home based work on the socio-spatial value of urban dwellings, and their implications on house designing in future.

Sirisena, MP [Thesis-Abstract]

Home' has a special bond with its dwellers and also it is a fundamental necessity of every human being. Where it acts as 'own' place and provides 'shelter'. The bond between the home and the dweller is strong as it protects ...
Study of the principles of vaastu in relation to the built environment and it's scientific value

Ananda, PKS [Thesis-Abstract]

Architecture is a science more than an art, which needs an ordering principle to order itself. There are many principles, which have been used over the years. Vaastu Shastra was one o f these which is based upon science. ...

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