A bamboo workshop was organized for the Level One students of the Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa. Archt.Thilina Wijekoon and Level Four students who interned under Archt. Chiko Wirahadi in Bali last year were the resource persons for the workshop.
The students had a hands-on learning experience on bamboo structures construction.
Mr. Dinesh Malawarachchi, the Head of the “Rathna Udagama” carpentry school in Galle also participated in the knowledge-sharing programme.
The Industrial Development Board of the Southern Province is collaborating with the Level One students on the bamboo structures project this year.
Collaborations between industry and academic institutions are a key aspect of commercializing innovations.
Resource persons
Archt. Thilina Wijekoon Wijekoo
Ms. Nileshi Harasgama
Ms. Nileesha Jayaweera
Mr. Nirasaha Akalanaka
Mr. Anjana Gunawardena
Mr. Dalshan Dassanayaka
A health and Safety Workshop was conducted parallel to the bamboo workshop by Mr. Tissa Dodangoda, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa.
