Dulanja Mudannayaka - MSc Architecture - Year 01 - 2022

I have wanted to be an architect since I was a young child My background is my pride in being a female architect My passion for blending cultures, along with my traits of creativity and efficiency, is something that keeps growing. I place a high value on education and think that learning should never stop because I am eager to advance my knowledge in the field of architecture Instead of being composed of boxes that are systematically divided into rooms, in my opinion, architecture should be a creation of its surroundings, purposes, and functions. I am very interested in architecture that explores new design innovations by looking into new forms of architecture, alongside nature and the user experience at the core of all design A highly ambitious designer is aspiring to make a positive impact on the urban environment. I hope to become a symbol of this empowerment for architecture.

ABOUTME

CONTENT

Resume iii

MSc Year 01 Semester 01 01

Housing in Urban context MSc Year 01 Semester 02

Design for heritage & Conservation 11 Specialist study 23

EDUCATION

Reading MSc Architecture in Liverpool John Moore University (2022)

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

2018 2021 BSC (Hons) in Architecture with a Class Il Division I(2:1) honor awarded by Liverpool John Moore University School

C.W.W.Kannangara Central College, Negombo Sri Lanka

2017Secondary education A/L in Bio stream

2003 2013primary educaion

WORK EXPERIENCE

Trainee Architecture (2018 October 2019 January) Ravindra Athukorala Associate Malabe Chartered Architect .S.M.K.C.Tennekoon

Trainee Architecture (2020 September- 2021 March) Archiform Design Consultants - Negombo Chartered Architect.Suranjan Ranasinghe

Trainee Architecture (2021 April August) C.Aruggoda chartered architects Nugegoda

Chartered Architect Charitha Aruggoda

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Participated in Asia network beyond design competition (2019)

PERSONAL SKILLS

PERSONAL SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL

March year 01 semester 01 – Design Project

(Housing in Urban context) community housing in Wanathamulla

Project type mixed use

Site Location Colombo 09 Sri Lanka

Duration Sep 2021 Jan 2022

Software Used Sketchup

AutoCAD

Lumion

Photoshop

PROJECT SUMMARY

The design project is derived from an urban design proposal implemented in Wanathamulla, Colombo 09, Sri Lanka. The project demonstrates the research, origination, and resolution of the end part of this proposal in a gradual manner, which manifests in the development of 200 housing blocks in Colombo A slum can be defined as a residential area where dwellings are not suitable due to poor infrastructure, overcrowding, lack of ventilation, or sanitary and drinking water facilities. Slums in the cities of most third world countries can be viewed as a partial solution to a bigger problem. The communities living in these conditions represent a survival strategy in the face of insufficient affordable housing. Sri Lanka is experiencing a post war rapid development in urban housing for low income and rural to urban mobility with the expansion of roads and highways and the transformation of urban public recreational areas such as public markets, walking paths, and jogging tracks The expectation is growing among the future generation for equality for environmentally responsible, financially affordable, and socially responsive housing to be easily available. Due to the rapid growth of the economy, Political and social activities in the past few decades have seen a swift movement of the population from rural to urban areas for employment opportunities and better living Together with the natural increase of people in urban areas, this migration increased the demand for housing Along with creating housing in an urban context, accepting challenges in urban renewal is also a part of the scope of this design project. Housing is the central focus within the micro and macro forces of the context. The client UDA is handling the project through the process of land shearing method. Housing in the selected site in the Colombo 09 suburb area in Wanathamulla Intending to increase the land value, it is to carry the reputation up in the area The intention of the project is based on uplifting the primary users and their habitat as well as considering developing a crossover community through the context and commercial backgrounds. That is beneficial for the selected context of Wanathamulla in Sri Lanka for fast development through overcoming the problem of slums with sustainable strategies.

COLOMBO 09 (WANATHAMULLA)

This housing complex started with ten tiny houses in 1985, has been converted into more than 2,000 slums and shanties with urbanization

One of the main problems they have when studying slums and shanties is health problems. The most critical problem in studying their health problems is the breakdown of their psychological well being. Therefore, this fact affects the physical health and live hood of the people in this society The breakdown of mental well being can have a significant impact on their daily activities over time

According to research, the loss of the three critical variables amid ventilation sunlight vegetation via the construction of irregular settlements has also contributed to the worsening of mental well being. Lack of these three main factors can lead to sick building syndrome, leading to poor mental health The environment in which they live also causes mental well being to decline

Even if the people in these illegal settlements do resettle in another place with the above three factors, there must be an environment conducive to the long term improvement of mental health. It is since these people have lived in a variety of communities for an extended period

Therefore, according to psychologists, a space should be created in this commentary with these factors that contribute to improving mental health.

1. Connect with other people

2. Be physically active

3. Learn new skills

4 Give to others

5 Pay attention to the present moment

To create the kind of space where they can enhance their mental well being through this design. Some focus on how these people can improve their mental health with their lifestyle. These are long term plans that will improve their physical health and livelihood by improving their psychological well being

PROJECT SUMMARY

The project will be limited to the area currently recognized as "Isurumuniya and Ranmasu Uyana" within the limits of the ancient city of Anuradhapura. The aim of the project is to come up with a hypothetical strategy for an architectural design solution that integrates the building ruins. It is an effective heritage conservation project that will understand and appreciate the philosophical background of planning and architecture that has been implemented in the design of the site Preserve and enhance the heritage value of the site and its building and landscape elements. Enhance the experience of the place by the visitor in such a way that it emphasizes both the heritage value and their leisurely enjoyment. Improve the core socio economic value of the site as applicable to the present. Architectural conservation leads to protecting the historical monuments while being a buttress that carries history for the future Through that, it establishes proper maintenance by increasing the value of buildings by keeping their original built form and architectural elements while retaining their heritage value and extending their physical life Proper architectural conservation always fits with minimum effective intervention, and the seven ascending degrees of intervention can be identified.

In 1982 UNESCO declared the Sacred City of Anuradhapura a World, Heritage Site, yet whilst it is s Heritage City it also remains a Sacred City thus it is considered necessary to protect the monuments as well as the revival of the religious festive activities connected with each monument

The widespread architectural remains of the ancient city have been in ruin for seven centuries abandoned to forest; yet it is the most important archaeological site in the cultural landscape of the country. It was not unheard of to use atones from mutilated Archeological sites for new construction and pilgrims are said to have used sculpture stone to form free places in 1890 Archeological Survey of Ceylon made Anuradhapura the primary focus outwork The restoration of tanks brought back into cultivation the ancient irrigated agricultural lands.

Ranmasu uyana is a pleasure park situated in the edge of Tissa wewa banks.

Isurumuniya and Vessagiriya are also well-preserved two valuable archaeological sites.

The site is confined by creating a linear strip of ponds called 'Digu vil'.

Approach of Architectural conservation

Evolution of human consciousness is a continuous process - Historical and cultural continuity

• History serves as a laboratory and the past serves as a demarcation to understand the regional laws and social structures. This understanding helps in our progress towards an ideal society.

• Majority of historic buildings are unprotected- Eroded due modernization and urbanization.

So, there is a major need in protecting them and our history

• Survival of sense of place and character in a globalizing environment.

• Embodies values relevant to contemporary.

• Conserve our past and define our future.

• Knowledge of traditional building skills

• Alternate avenues for employment and parallel market for local building materials and technologies.

• Historic document. Defines culture- heritage- Tangible and intangible forms.

• Symbiotic Relationship with natural environments

• Improve quality of environment by understanding the interdependent ecological network.

Cultural theme park and tourist experiences on leisure and culture concept

Cultural theme park and tourist experiences on leisure and culture the

case of royal pleasure landscape garden theme of the project theme park

A theme park is a large outdoor area where people pay to go to enjoy themselves. All the different activities in a theme park are usually based on a particular idea or theme Expressionist

Expressionism, artistic style in which the artist seeks to depict not objective reality but rather the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse within a person.

The Ranmasu Uyana, built for the pleasure of the royals, has historical value and water technology in the urban planning of the past However, Sigiriya is one of the essential pleasure gardens in Sri Lanka in the past and is not yet popular among the people of Ranmasu Uyana, which was created using similar technology.

Tourist places in and around Anuradhapura The number of tourists visiting Anuradhapura is declining. The main reason for this is that foreigners have visited the old places of interest for a long time, and there is a minor tourist attraction point in the city of Anuradhapura.

There are places in the city of Anuradhapura that can attract foreigners, and the Urban Development Board is currently re-conserving those places and attracting foreigners Ranmasu Uyana has a prominent place since it has a working water technology system and a Star Gate.

Tourists often visit Sigiriya due to their ancient technology and curiosities, which also contribute to the attraction of the Ranmasu Uyana.

The main reason for many foreigners to visit Buddhist countries such as Sri Lanka is to meditate and create the necessary tranquil environment in the Ranmasu Uyana and the surrounding area to maintain the foreign attraction further. Therefore, the Ranmasu Uyana will be re preserved so that people can experience the pleasures of royalty.

March year 01 semester 02

Co

adopting

Specialist study

concept for building construction

ABSTRACT

As the world moves closer to achieving sustainable development, the idea of green building has emerged as one of the most important trends in the construction sector around the world Buildings that are environmentally friendly use less energy and less water, which saves money while preserving natural resources As a result of growing interest in the topic on a global scale, the development of environmentally friendly buildings has recently appeared as an emerging trend in Sri Lanka. According to the findings of several studies, the initial expenditure required for the construction of environmentally friendly buildings is considerably more than that of conventional buildings. When adopting a green idea for the construction of buildings, a developing nation like Sri Lanka needs to understand the genuine advantages as well as the difficulties that may arise Therefore, the purpose of the research was to investigate the co benefits connected with green buildings for a country such as Sri Lanka, and then to examine each co benefit in terms of the amount of time that it may be expected to be realized.

The primary method for collecting data was a questionnaire survey, and the statistical approach of the relative importance index was utilized to analyse the collected information According to the findings, the development of an environmentally friendly building offers various environmental, economic, and social co benefits to the owners as well as the users of those built environments. Further, the article discusses the relative levels of the significance of each building element within the context of sustainability, green building barriers & green building approach in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the majority of co benefits are only attainable in the long run, which takes generally more than two years following the construction of a green building

Keywords: Co Benefits, Construction industry, green buildings, Sustainability

INTRODUCTION

The field of construction is an enormous business that has a vast impact on nature, the growth of the economy, and the development of society throughout the world. Most governments, industrial and organizational firms, and people admit the significance of concerns related to the environment in the development of sustainability According to Ortiz et al (2007), sustainable development entails improving people's lives and encouraging them to live in a safe and healthy environment while improving current and future generations' social, economic, and environmental conditions Sustainable structures in the construction business, according to (Abidin, 2010)contribute to long term growth. Green building is a critical component when it comes to long term sustainability (Chan, 2009). According to Kats et al. (2003), green buildings utilize essential resources such as energy, materials, water, and land more efficiently than conventional structures, resulting in improved health, comfort, and productivity (Kats, 2003) According to Kats et al , green buildings have an impact on the long term financial benefits of structures (Kats, 2003)

Even though global interest in sustainable practices has grown (Abidin, 2010), the concept of green building construction has recently emerged at the forefront of the Sri Lankan construction industry. In the present era, most building constructions are executed with a green concept in mind, and many Sri Lankan green buildings have received certification awards based on the Environmental Classification Systems for green buildings. As a developing nation, the country has several challenges guaranteeing a long term future According to the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, the initial cost of developing a green industrial facility in Thulhiriya was 30% more than the cost of constructing a typical manufacturing plant (2009) (Construction, 2009) At a certain final moment, questions arise as to whether it is beneficial to spend even more money on the construction of green buildings and what the authentic co benefits of adopting a green concept for a developing country like Sri Lanka are indeed.

When referring to the current situation in Sri Lanka (2022), it is clear that the country has several industries dedicated to this purpose as a significant exporter. However, given Sri Lanka's current crisis, energy related issues have had a significant impact on the economy Because of this energy crisis, Sri Lanka's economy has come to a halt, as there is insufficient energy to run these businesses properly As a result, despite the crisis, the industries developed under the green concept in Sri Lanka continue to operate (Reuters, 2022).This case study demonstrates how environmentally conscious industries benefited from the crisis. The advantages of the green concept in addressing the country's energy issues, as well as its contribution to Sri Lanka's development, will be studied (Reuters, 2022). Therefore, this review aims to look into the economic, social, and environmental co benefits of adopting a green concept in Sri Lanka To achieve the goal as mentioned earlier, the study's objectives were developed as follows: To recognize the green building concept and expenses and advantages that come up with green building construction, To research the hindrances to the country's green building construction, To recognize the green building methods in the building industry of Sri Lanka and to explore the most fruitful components in terms of economic, environmental, and social areas in link with the duration of gaining each co benefit during the construction of green buildings in the Sri Lanka. Finding ways to stimulate the green building industry will be easier if we understand the hurdles to green building development

The concept of green buildings

There is concern about how to improve construction practices in order to reduce their negative environmental impacts (Cole, 2000) (Pahwa.T, n.d.). According to Chan et al. (2009), when considering Asian nations, buildings in Hong Kong use roughly 89% of the nation's electricity and approximately half of all energy. The majority of this energy is used for air conditioning, which is responsible for about 17% of the nation's total greenhouse gas emissions (Chan, 2009) Green building, often known as "sustainable construction," is gaining popularity as its environmental benefits become more evident in construction processes. Green buildings are described as "Healthy facilities designed and built in a source of energy manner, using emerging environmental philosophies" by Kibert (2007, p.9)

(Kibert C J, 2007 2nd ed) According to Woolley et al (1997), Green construction investigates the influence of structures and materials on people, as well as the impact of human presence on the future of the Earth (Woolley, 1997).

In the twenty first century, accepting long term economic, environmental, and social responsibility has become a symbol of long term economic, environmental, and social well being (Nsairat S F A, 2009) According to Cole (2000), the goal of green construction is to reduce resource use and environmental impact significantly beyond standard practice while providing adequate indoor environmental quality (Cole, 2000). The idea is that the building industry may achieve environmental sustainability by lowering resource consumption and environmental loadings by continually improving the environmental implementation of individual structures (R J, 2005) According to Cole (2000), a green building maximizes environmental impact while adhering to geographic location, programmatic, governmental, and financial constraints. Green buildings, which are based on concepts and information from numerous research papers and books, make better use of assets than traditional structures and achieve sustainable development by providing residents with a beneficial and valued natural surroundings (Cole, 2005).

Comparison of economic, social, and environmental co benefits

CONCLUSIONS

This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to a drop in the implementation of the Green Building Concept in the Sri Lankan context, even though the Green Building Concept is very popular across the globe owing to its many benefits. The influence of the cost element on applying green building concepts in the Sri Lankan construction industry is something we consider as Quantity Surveyors. The research was carried out on the assumption of a high starting expenditure According to the premise, the more significant initial costs associated with adopting the Green Concept were the primary reason for not doing so. The interviews and site visits indicated the most significant challenges facing the Sri Lankan building sector. The survey discovered that the next significant obstacles exist: a lack of incentives (government support) for sustainable construction, a higher first cost, a lack of credible research on the benefits of green building, a lack of public awareness, and employee resistance to changing from conventional to green practices. The survey also discovered that the following significant obstacles exist:

a lack of credible research on the benefits of green building, a lack of public awareness, employee resistance to changing from conventional to green practices

During the investigation, it was discovered that the 'government involvement in this new idea was the most significant hurdle to implementing the Green Building Concept. Because of this, the proposals state that the concept of green building may be adapted to the Sri Lankan setting, therefore improving the country's long term sustainability

SUGGESTIONS

The government is the most critical factor in encouraging green building in the construction sector The government may impact the building sector via several means The government must examine both regulation and incentive measures to encourage the development of green construction.

Additional legislation is being considered in Sri Lanka that will require firms and the market to work toward a more sustainable future to support the Green Building Concept Providing incentive packages to construction companies that include sustainable practices in their projects is the most effective method that governments can use. Contractors and investors who are prepared to engage and invest in the Sri Lankan context to promote the Green Building Concept must provide the government's appropriate subsidies and infrastructural facilities

More public awareness campaigns implement to promote and disseminate the notion extensively The Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (G.B.C.S.L.) has the potential to play a significant role in promoting the Green Building Concept to the general population and schools and higher educational institutions in the country. Additionally, throughout these Public Awareness initiatives, the consultants must market and educate the public about the advantages that will persist and the profits that investors will reap during and after the project, as determined by Life Cycle Costing. Even though the initial costs are significant, green building projects have many economic, social, and environmental advantages. Senior Professionally Qualified representatives from the construction industry must participate in crucial decision making processes at the earliest and strategic planning stages Because of a lack of understanding, private sector firms and people are less inclined to accept the risk of investing in and aiding green building initiatives, whether technical or otherwise. Further, with non governmental organizations (N.G.O.s) and social media networks, construction young (new blood) may conduct awareness campaigns regarding converting conventional buildings to green construction