- Faculty of Architecture
- Department of Architecture
- Senior Lecturer Grade I
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Department of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Bachelor of Architecture Degree Program -Undergraduate -2015
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree Program -Undergraduate -2015
Bachelor of Architecture Degree Program -Undergraduate -2016
Bachelor of Architecture Degree Program -Undergraduate -2016
PG DIP Leading to Master of Science in Architecture -Postgraduate -2015
Director -Director Undergraduate Studies - Faculty of Architecture (2015 To 2018)
Chair person -Faculty Academic Committee - Faculty of Architecture (2015 To 2018)
Member - Senate (2015 To 2018)
Member -Member of the Board of Studies - Dept. of Languages (2016 To 2018)
Director -Director, Curriculum and Evaluation Committee- Faculty of Architecture. (2016 To 2018)
Member -Staff students’ Liaisons Committee - Faculty of Architecture (2015 To 2019)
Member -Faculty Higher Degrees and Board of Studies Committee (2015 To 2018)
Member -Faculty Subcommittee to propose faculty specific modification to the document on Ethics and Academic Accountability for Academic staff in Sri Lankan University system prepared by UGC. (2015 To 2015)
Selection committee Member -Selection Committee - Deshamanya Dr. Roland Silva Award - Faculty of Architecture (2016 To 2018)
Member -Member of the Faculty subcommittee on reviewing Quality assurance Policy framework (2016 To 2016)
Student counselor - Student Counselor (2010 To 2019)
Ex officio -Senate Curriculum and Evaluation Committee-Architecture (2017 To 2018)
Member -Time table committee (2016 To 2018)
Member -Senate subcommittee on Short term overseas leave for undergraduate and postgraduate students; to study and make recommendations on granting leave for both undergraduate and postgraduate students (2017 To 2018)
Panel member -Interview for the award of Best overall performance of the Department of Integrated Design-2016 Donated by Westgate International (Pvt) Ltd. (2017 To 2017)
Member -Committee of inquiry (COI) - Reported incident on the attack to a university Lecturer through group mails to various industries/ organizations by an Undergraduate. (2017 To 2017)
Member - Committee of Inquiry (COI) - Report the Back ground situation of the death of an undergraduate. (2017 To 2017)
Chief Student Counsellor - Appointed for a period of three years with effect from 1st January 2018 (2018 To 2019)
Chair person - Technical Evaluation Committees for preparation and evaluation of Budding Documents - Canteens/milk bar, University of Moratuwa. (2018 To 2019)
University of Moratuwa Research Coordinator -Coordinate the study on ragging and sexual and gender based violence in the Sri Lankan university system & implementing / proposing interventions and mechanisms for combating ragging and sexual and gender based violence in the Sri Lankan university system", embarked by the UGC and funded by UNICEF. ( Appointed by the vice Chancellor) (2018 To 2019)
Member -Board of Residence and Discipline (2018 To 2019)
Member - Anti-ragging committee (2018 To 2019)
Member -University officers, staff, Student Unions Liaisons committee – University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2019)
Member -Staff Student Liaison Committee – Faculty of Engineering (2018 To 2019)
Member -Hostel Coordinating Committee: University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2019)
Member - Canteen Committee (2018 To 2019)
Member - Career Guidance Advisory Committee (2018 To 2019)
Member -Meeting of the Heads of Academic Departments and Directors with the vice chancellor (2015 To 2018)
Member- ( DUGS- FOA ) -Joint meeting of the Heads of the Academic Departments and the Heads of the Admin Divisions with vice chancellor. (2015 To 2018)
Committee Member -For the Selection of University of Moratuwa Student Union 2018/2019 and the four Faculty Unions 2018/2019 (2018 To date)
Selection Committee Member -Selection committee of Prof. Dayantha Wijesekara Award for the most Outstanding Grandaunt of University of Moratuwa 2018. (2018 To date)
Member- Immediate past Chairperson -Curriculum and Evaluation Committee- Faculty of Architecture (2018 To 2019)
Member- ( DUGS- FOA ) -Faculty and Final Exam Bored meetings - Faculty of Architecture (2015 To 2018)
Member - Transcript Committee (2015 To 2018)
Member – Technical Evaluation Committee -Evaluation Committee of the Student’s Society of Landscape Architecture (SSLA) of University of Moratuwa (2018 To date)
Deans Nominee -Nonacademic Staff Grade to grade promotion – 2016; Staff Technical Office (Grade II), Technical Officer (Grade II) seg.”A”, Laboratory Attendant (Supra Grade) held on 30th June 2017 at Registrars Board Room 10.00 am onwards. (2017 To date)
Principle Organizer - University of Moratuwa - “Sarasavi Prathibha” Inter University talent TV Competition organized by Ministry of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs and Art Council of Sri Lanka. ( Appointed by the Vice chancellor on 9th October 2018) (2018 To 2019)
Member- COI -Member of committee of Inquiry (as an observer) – Character assassination of a senior university academic via social Media. (2018 To 2019)
Member – Technical Evaluation Committee -Member of the technical evaluation committee appointed to evaluate the quotations for furniture for the Student Counselling Unit – University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2019)
Member – Technical Evaluation Committee -Member of the technical evaluation committee appointed to evaluate the quotations for the sound system, musical instruments and accessories for the Classical Music Society - University of Moratuwa. (2016 To 2018)
Research Activities
Colour Psychology
Architecture and sensory modalities
Teaching in higher education
Student counselling
Biophilic design
Socio cultural parameters of architecture
Metaphysical aspects of Architecture
A study on visual aspects of colour in learning environments of autistic children
An assessment of Indoor environment quality of secondary school classrooms at Wellawaya, Sri Lanka
Architecture of hearing impaired: study on conducive learning environments for deaf children with special reference to Yashodara deaf and blind school at Balangoda.
Psychological comforts of elderly in Architectural spaces; a study on elder’s homes with reference to Colombo
The usage of colour as a tool in imageability in urban street scapes: a study on Wellawaththa street scape.
Impact of architectural volumes on child behavior: a study on preschool children.
Daylight as a modifier of visual experience of surfaces; a study on architectural expression with special reference to white colored buildings.
Perception of home in orphan children: a study on SOS children’s’ village, Piliyandala.
The influence of culture on colour application in interiors and exteriors of residential buildings; a case study implemented in Katharagama.
Effects of open plan workspaces on job satisfaction: a study on software development professionals in Colombo.
Impact of Colour on worker productivity and Satisfaction in the Garment Industry; a case study implemented in Awissawella, Sri Lanka
Healing and Architecture; a study on selected meditation centers in Sri Lanka
Impact of Biophilia on the rehabilitation process of Institutionalized Addicts in local Narcotic rehabilitation Centers.
Impact of Soundscape on learning quality: a study on primary schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka
An analytical study on the impact of Biophilia on worker satisfaction with special reference to office buildings.
Parameters of Colour usage in Low-income housing; case of Gunasinghepura
The outdoor play space in primary schools; a study of its impacts on children’s creativity with special reference to Colombo.
Architectural Contribution to Patient Comfort and satisfaction in Hospitals of Sri Lanka
Spatial navigation of visually impaired; A study on experiencing landscape with reference to blind school at Ratmalana
The Impact Of Artificial Lighting On Visual Comfort And Visual Satisfaction Of People: With Special Reference To Outdoor Public Spaces In Colombo
A study on the perception of qualities in coastal landscapes by foreign tourists with reference to Mirissa and Weligma beaches, Sri Lanka.
Impact of outdoor learning landscape on psychomotor skill of primary school children.
Incorporating biophilic design concepts in landscape designs of railway stations and its contribution on user satisfaction with reference to sri lanka
The effect of subliminal messages on users in landscape architectural designs
Use of colour Psychology in creating optimum built spaces, Integration of thermal impacts of colour for low energy Architecture, Colour and sustainability, Colour/Architecture for Differently abled, Colour/Architecture for learning environments Colour for effective learning environments , Colour/ Architecture for human health and well-being, Challenges in teaching in higher education, Socio cultural parameters of Architecture, Biophilic designs, Architecture and sensory modalities, Architecture and Psychology, Trends, challenges and best practices in student counselling,
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor's, University of Moratuwa ,1999
Masters, University of Moratuwa ,2002
PhD, University of Moratuwa ,2015
Other, University of Colombo ,2009 Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE)
Other, Staff and Educational Development Association ,2009 Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education (SEDA)
Masters, University Of Moratuwa ,1999
Bachelors, University Of Moratuwa ,2002
Masters, University Of Moratuwa ,2015
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)(2010 To date)
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) (2009 To date)
Full member of Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (2009 To date)
Executive Committee Member for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE) (2016 To date)
Individual Member – International Colour Association (AIC) (2013 To date)
Member – Young Scientists Forum (2015 To date)
Executive Committee Member – University of Moratuwa Alumni (2016 To date)
Chartered Architect - Obtained on 27th May 2009 from Sri Lanka Institute of Architects , Membership No: A0889(2009 To date)
Royal Institute of British Architects - Chartered Member (Membership No - 20004164)(2010 To 2019)
Executive Committee Member ? University of Moratuwa Alumni(2016 To date)
Member ? Young Scientists Forum YSF( To date)
Career
Workshops conducted from July 2018 – January 2019 as a part of the study "a study on ragging and sexual and gender based violence in the Sri Lankan university system & implementing / proposing interventions and mechanisms for combating ragging and sexual and gender based violence in the Sri Lankan university system", embarked by the UGC and funded by UNICEF (Participated as University of Moratuwa Research Coordinator appointed by the Vice Chancellor).
- Workshop 1 - Formulating a proposed conceptualization of Ragging and SGBV held on 16th July 2018 at the UGC from 9.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m.
- Workshop 2 - Empowerment of Research coordinators in data collection, data analysis and submission of university wise report on Findings held on 26th July 2018 at the UGC from 9.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m.
- Follow up Workshops 3- 8 held on 16th -17th August, 30th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November and 7th December at the UGC from 9.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m.Sri Lanka Army Women’s Symposium – 2018 :’Women; the bedrock of peace and sustainable development’, organized by Sri Lanka Army women’s corps held on 4th December 2018 at BMICH Colombo. ( Participated as the representative for University of Moratuwa nominated by the Vice Chancellor on 26th Nov 2018)
Guest Lecture on, “Student counselling and mental health in Sri Lankan Universities: Trends, challenges and best practices”, conducted by Snr. Professor (Mrs) Samudra Kathriarachchi (Consultant Psychiatrist) organized by the Student Counselling Unit – University of Moratuwa held on 26th September 2018 from 10.15 am to 12.30pm at the CSE Seminar room.
Training program on "Ethics in Research" organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the staff development center of University of Moratuwa in association with the Forum for Ethics Review Committees in Sri Lanka held on 22nd June 2017.
Director - Undergraduate studies, Faculty of Architecture - 2nd April 2015 - 30th April 2018
Chief Student Counsellor, University of Moratuwa - Since 1st January 2018
Chartered Mamber of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Honours and Awards
University of Moratuwa Awards - Certificate of Recognition in respect of Research Performance. (Received 2017)
University of Moratuwa Awards – 2015 : Certificate of special recognition under the category of Appreciation of external awards/recognitions received by the staff for winning the best research paper award at the Vidulka National Energy Symposium- 2014, at the award ceremony held on 22nd December 2015. (Received 2015)
1st Place of the Best Research Paper Award at National Energy Symposium 2014 : Title: Colour as a tool to manipulate indoor thermal perception in cold climatic regions. Awarded at Sri Lanka National Efficiency Award 2015 on 23rd November 2015 at BMICH, Colombo7. (Received 2014)
Silver Paper award at at the 4th Annual NBRO Symposium on sustainable disaster resilient technologies : Title: “Landslide mitigation: a novel architectural and engineering intervention. (Received 2012)
Prof. H.J. Billimoria Award for the highest total marks at the B.Sc (BE) final exam. Academic year 1998/99 ? University of Moratuwa. (Received 1999)
Award for the highest average at the B.Sc (BE) first year examination. Academic year 1996/97 ? University of Moratuwa (Received 1997)
Brilliant Pass for Comprehensive Design Project ? 3rd Year - B. Sc (BE) Degree Program (Received )
Silver Paper award : for the joint paper presented with Dilshan, U.K.D.C at the 4th Annual NBRO Symposium on sustainable disaster resilient technologies jointly organized by National Building Research Organization and Ministry of Disaster Management, (Received )
1st Place of the Best Research Paper Award at National Energy Symposium 2014 organized by the Sustainable energy Authority of Sri Lanka for the Joint paper presented with Welitharage, M. on 21st November 2014 at BMICH, Colombo 7. (Received 2014)
University of Moratuwa Awards ? 2015 - Certificate of special recognition under the category of Appreciation of external awards/recognition received by the staff for winning the best research paper award at the Vidulka National Energy Symposium- 2014. (Received 2015)
University of Moratuwa Awards - 2017 - Certificate of Recognition in respect of Research Performance. (Received 2017)
Publications*
Mr. Anuradha Bandara and Ms. Shashikala Ranasinghe ,".The impact of artificial lighting on visual comfort and visual satisfaction of people with special reference to outdoor public spaces in Colombo.",11th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit, University of Moratuwa,Light House Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka,2018,
Ms. Yashika Naranpanawa ,".Effects of open plan workspaces on job satisfaction: a study on software development professionals in Colombo.",11th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit, University of Moratuwa,Light House Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka,2018,
Ms. Shehani Tharika Perera ,".Impact of outdoor learning landscape on psychomotor skill development of primary school children; cases from Colombo.",11th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit, University of Moratuwa,Light House Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka,2018,
Mr. J.A.Madushanka.P. Karunanayake ,".Experiencing Landscapes with Spatial navigation by visually impaired children of the blind school, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka .",6th International Urban Design Conference on cities, People and Places, ICCPP-2018 on “Socializing Cities; creating people-centered streets and places",”, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo,2018,293 -306
Mr. C. Dissanayake ,".Impact of Elements of Rock and Water Combination on Landscape Perception ; a Visual Landscape Quality Assessment on Kaludiya Pokuna, Sri Lanka.",55th IFLA World Congress,Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore,2018,1238-1250
Mr. H.M.H.C.B. Herath ,".Impact of learning landscapes in developing cognitive skills of preschool students; cases from Kandy, Sri Lanka.",55th IFLA World Congress,Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore,2018,57 - 69
Ms. H.M.A.R. Goonathilake,".An analytical study on the impact of Biophilia on worker satisfaction with special reference to office buildings.",9th International Conference on, Sustainable Built Environment, University of Peradeniya,Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka,2018,100
Mr. T.M.N.Gunathilaka,".Knowledge transferring landscape: study of nature responding quality on vernacular landscape architecture with special reference to Ritigala.",6th International Urban Design Conference on cities, People and Places, ICCPP-2018 on “Socializing Cities; creating people-centered streets and places",Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,71
Ms.H.R.N. Irangika,".Study on the Impacts of lines, forms and textures of hard landscape materials in providing sense of direction in streetscapes.",6th International Urban Design Conference on cities, People and Places, ICCPP-2018 on “Socializing Cities; creating people-centered streets and places",Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,68
Prof. Emmanuel, Rohinton, Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom.,".Colour as a psychological agent to manipulate perceived indoor thermal environment for low energy design; cases implemented in Sri Lanka.",Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference -2017,Edinburgh ,2017,1116 – 1123
Ms. Nayanathara.S.A,".Impact of class room colour on primary education; A study implemented in a boys’ primary school, Colombo.",10th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa,Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka,2017,123-134
Ms. Koggala.W.R ,".Impact of room colour on patient’s recovery; a study implements with post cardiac surgery patients in Lanka Hospitals, Colombo. .",7th International Conference on, Sustainable Built Environment, University of Peradeniya.,Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka,2016,71-80
Ms.Senevirathne. R.M.T.K,".The factors contributing to dropouts and incomplete academic standing; A study on Architecture Undergraduates of University of Moratuwa..",9th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa,Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,44-56
Ms.Fernendo. N ,".Blind sense of place; A sensory ethnographic study on parameters of optimal design’,.",9th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa,Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,97-110
Ms. J.W.N.S Jayawardhana, & Prof. D.Amarasekara, ,".Designing for Sri Lankan elderly: a study on conducive colours for elders homes .",4th International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places'- ICCPP-2016,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,93 -107
Ms. De Silva,S ,".Factors Influencing the effectiveness of Human behavior in designed landscapes: a study on Diyatha Uyana, Baththramulla and Urban Wetland Park, Nugegoda’.",4th International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places'- ICCPP-2016,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,164-180
Mr. Abeywickrama. S ,".Landscape as a tool for human rehabilitation with reference to drug addicts.",3rd International Conference on Social Sciences (3rd ICSS) organized by the Research Centre for Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences University of Kelania,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,177
Hettiarachchi.A.A and Nayanathara.S.A, Impact of class room colour on primary education; A study implemented in a boys’ primary school, Colombo, Proceedings of the 10thInternational Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa, held at Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka, on 9th December 2017 pp. 123-134,Volume 1, ISBN: 978-955- 9027- 66-9.
Hettiarachchi, A. A. and Emmanuel, R, Colour as a psychological agent to manipulate perceived indoor thermal environment for low energy design; cases implemented in Sri Lanka, published in the proceedings of Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference -2017: Design to Thrive, Volume 01, pp. 1116 – 1123. ISBN (978-0-9928957-5-4)
Fernendo.N & Hettiarachchi.A.A, Blind sense of place; A sensory ethnographic study on parameters of optimal design’, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa, held at Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10th September 2016 pp. 97-110, ISBN: 978-955- 9027- 56-0.
Koggala. W.R & Hettiarachchi.A.A, Impact of room colour on patient’s recovery; a study implements with post cardiac surgery patients in Lanka Hospitals, Colombo. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on, Sustainable Built Environment, University of Peradeniya, held at Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka on 16th -18th December 2016.pp.71-80, ISBN: 978-955- 589- 192-9.
Hettiarachchi.A.A. & Senevirathne. R.M.T.K, The factors contributing to dropouts and incomplete academic standing; A study on Architecture Undergraduates of University of Moratuwa.”Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa, held at Mount Lavinia Hotel,Colombo,Sri Lanka, 10th September 2016, pp.44-56, ISBN: 978-955- 9027- 56-0.
J.W.N.S Jayawardhana, A.A.Hettiarachchi & D.Amarasekara, , ‘Designing for Sri Lankan elderly: a study on conducive colours for elders homes ’, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places'- ICCPP-2016, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 30-31st October 2016, pp. 93 -107, ISSN 2345-9530.
De Silva,S & Hettiarachchi.A.A, ‘ Factors Influencing the effectiveness of Human behavior in designed landscapes: a study on Diyatha Uyana, Baththramulla and Urban Wetland Park, Nugegoda’, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places'- ICCPP-2016, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 31st October 2016, pp. 164-180 ,ISSN 2345-9530.
Hettiarachchi, A.A and De Silva,T.K.N.P, “Colour Associated Thermal Perception, Manifestation and contributing factors with reference to red and blue”, pp 41-53, FARU Proceedings -2015, 8th FARU International Conference, 11th & 12th December, ISBN: 978-955-9027-53-9.
Wijeratne.W.H.P & Hettiarachchi, A.A, ‘Thermal Impact of Colour as an Energy Saving Strategy: A Field Experiment Implemented in Sri Lanka’, 3rd International Conference on cities, People and Places, ICCPP-2015on “Towards New Urbanity –Places for Urban Coherence, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27th October 2015, Conference Proceedings: pp. 66-79, ISSN 2345-9530.
Welitharage, M. & Hettiarachchi, A.A, Colour as a tool to manipulate indoor thermal perception in tropical upland climates, A field experiment implemented in Sri Lanka, FARU Journal Vol.06,2014. PP. 122-144, ISSN 2012 6301.
Welitharage, M. & Hettiarachchi, A.A , Colour as a tool to manipulate indoor thermal perception in cold climatic regions, Proceedings of the National Energy Symposium – 2014 conducted by Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority of Environment & Renewable Energy, 21st November, BMICH, Colombo 7, Conference proceedings: pp. 227-242, ISSN-2420-7462.
Hettiarachchi, A.A and De Silva, N, Colour associated thermal perception (CTP): Evidence from an experimental research design implemented in Sri Lanka, FARU Journal Vol.05 Issue 5, 2013. PP. 191-214, ISSN 2012 6301.
Dilshan, U.K.D.C & Hettiarachchi, A.A, Land slide mitigation: a novel architectural and engineering intervention, NBRO 4th Annual symposium on sustainable disaster resilient technologies jointly organized by National Building Research Organization and Ministry of Disaster Management, 13th December 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka pp. 64-67.
Hettiarachchi, A.A and De Silva, N, The correlation between colour associated thermal perception and preferred human activity, FARU Journal Vol.04 , pp. 23-47. ISSN: 2012 6301
Hettiarachchi, A.A, ‘Improving quality of group work: Reflections on Module – Colour (AD 1030/DD1030)’ FARU Journal Vol.03, pp. 5-13. ISSN: 2012 6301.
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