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Department of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Colour -Undergraduate -2023
Colour -Undergraduate -2022
Dissertation -Undergraduate -2022
Theory of Colour -Postgraduate -2015
Colour -Undergraduate -2012
Dissertation -Undergraduate -2022
Essay -Undergraduate -2022
Comprehensive Design Project -Undergraduate -2017
Comprehensive Design Project -Undergraduate -2018
Colour -Undergraduate -2024
Essay -Postgraduate -2024
Theory of Colour -Postgraduate -2016
Theory of Colour -Postgraduate -2024
Comprehensive Design Project -Undergraduate -2016
Colour -Undergraduate -2024
Dissertation -Undergraduate -2024
Dissertation -Undergraduate -2024
Colour -Undergraduate -2023
Basic Counselling Skills module -Undergraduate -2023
Basic Counselling Skills module -Undergraduate -2024
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 2023)
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 2023)
Member -Member of the Faculty subcommittee on reviewing Quality assurance Policy framework (2016 To 2016)
Student counselor - Student Counselor (2010 To 2018)
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)
Member -Student Liaisons committee – Faculty of Engineering (2018 To 2023)
Chair person - Technical Evaluation Committees for preparation and evaluation of Budding Documents - Canteens/milk bar, University of Moratuwa. (2018 To 2022)
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 2020)
Member -Board of Residence and Discipline (2018 To 2023)
Member - Anti-ragging committee (2018 To 2022)
Member - Immediate Past Director Undergraduate Studies -Senate Curriculum and Evaluation Committee-Architecture (2018 To 2023)
Member -Staff Student Liaison Committee – Faculty of Engineering (2018 To 2023)
Member -Hostel Coordinating Committee: University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2023)
Member - Canteen Committee (2018 To 2023)
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 s of the five Faculty Unions and the Main Student Union - University of Moratuwa. (2018 To 2023)
Selection Committee Member -Selection committee of Prof. Dayantha Wijesekara Award for the most Outstanding Grandaunt of University of Moratuwa 2018. (2018 To 2022)
Member -Security Committee - University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2022)
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)
Member - Senate - As an observer (As the Chief Student Counsellor) (2021 To 2023)
Chief Student Counsellor - University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2023)
Member -Staff, Student Union Liaisons Committee - University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2023)
Member -Evaluation panel – Convocation Award for the Most Outstanding Graduand of the Faculty of Engineering (2018 To 2022)
Chair person -Committee for the preparation and evaluation of bidding documents and selection of tenders for Canteens of University of Moratuwa. (2018 To 2023)
Member -Technical Evaluation Committee to evaluate propose constitutions of students’ clubs, societies – University of Moratuwa (2018 To 2022)
Member -Department Academic Committee - Department of Architecture (2022 To 2023)
Member - Faculty Board of Architecture (2010 To 2023)
Member -Technical Evaluation Committee – Supply of foods and related services in the food outlets at the Sentra court of University of Moratuwa-UM/CWS/SENTRA COURT/2022/01 (2022 To 2023)
Member - University of Moratuwa Strategic Management Plan (SMP) Steering Committee -2022 -2026 (2022 To 2023)
Member -Standing committee to consider matters related to Differently Abled Students (2021 To 2022)
Member - Standing committee on Establishing a support center for Differently Abled Students (DAS) at UOM (2021 To 2022)
Member -UGC Subcommittee on Architecture Subject Benchmarking Statements (SBSs) (2022 To 2023)
Advisor -The advisor to Deputy Vice Chancellor on Student Affairs – University of Moratuwa (2024 To 2025)
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, Neuroarchitecture, Emotional Intelligence for Architectural Practitioners, Trends, challenges and best practices in student counselling,
Education and Professional Affiliations
Masters, University of Moratuwa ,2002 Master of Science in Architecture
PhD, University of Moratuwa ,2015 Colour associated thermal perception: Manifestation and significant parameters with reference to red and blue.
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)
Bachelors, University Of Moratuwa ,1999 Bachelor of Science in Built Environment -First Class Honors
Other, University of Sri Jayewardenepura ,2019 Diploma in Counselling Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medical Sciences
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) (2009 To 2023)
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 2018)
Executive Committee Member - University of Moratuwa Alumni (2016 To 2018)
Chartered Architect - Obtained on 27th May 2009 from Sri Lanka Institute of Architects , Membership No: A0889(2009 To 2023)
Royal Institute of British Architects - Chartered Member (Membership No - 20004164)(2010 To 2019)
Young Scientists Forum (YSF)(2015 To date)
Global Institute of Counselling Professionals(2023 To 2025)
Sri Lanka Counselling Association - USjP(2023 To 2025)
Career
Work Experience
PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA - EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Lecturer Probationary – 13th December 2005 – 26th May 2009
Lecturer Transitional – 27th May 2009 – 12th December 2010
Senior Lecture (Grade II) – 13th December 2010 – 12th December 2016
Professor – Department of Architecture – Since 29th December 2023
Training
Workshop on ‘Integrative Medicine’ organized by Technosys IES Inc, held on 11th July 2024 at Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, conducted by Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath, CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and President of National Ayurvedic Medical Association (USA).
Drama Therapy workshop conducted by Sri Lanka Counselling Association – USJP on 16th of December 2023 at the University of Sri Jayawadenapura, conducted by Mr. Kelum Dammulla, Counselling Psychologist, CSTH.
Lecture on ‘Art therapy to treat Phobia’ organized by the SUSEWA, Mental Health Foundation on the 18th of November 2023, conducted by Mr. Wenura Senanayake (MA, BA), Artist, Author, Counsellor.
Professional Counselling Workshop on Mastering Counselling Skills, organized by the Global Institute of Counselling Professionals (GOICP) in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM) - University of Colombo, held on the 22nd of October 2023 at Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM). Conducted by Dr. M.B.S. Niranjala Fernando – Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist.
Awareness session on the Emergency Call Unit established to raise awareness of human rights violations in higher education, organized by the State Ministry of Higher Education. Held on 27th September 2023 at University Grants Commission via hybrid mode. Conducted by Dr. Suren Ragvan, State Minister of Higher Education.
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
Member - Global Institute of Counselling Professionals (GIOCP)
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 (Received 1999)
Award for the highest average at the B.Sc (BE) first year examination. Academic year 1996/97 (Received 1997)
Brilliant Pass for Comprehensive Design Project - 3rd Year - B. Sc (BE) Degree Program (Received 1999)
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 (Received 2012)
1st Place of the Best Research Paper Award at National Energy Symposium 2014 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)
University of Moratuwa Awards - Certificate of Recognition in respect of Research Performance. (Received 2019)
Best Paper award under the theme people and perceptions at the 14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa, held at Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, on 3rd - 4th December 2021. (Received 2021)
Highly Commendable Paper at the 17th International Research Conference – FARU 2024 on Spatial Dynamics : Envisioning Tomorrow’s Design Through Advanced Practices, organized by the Faculty of Architecture Research Unit, University of Moratuwa held on 6th & 7th December 2024. (Received 2024)
Publications*
Rathnayake R.M.A.K & Hettiarachchi A.A,".Impact of the physical qualities of intentional and adaptive outdoor play space on play choice and behavior of children in urban housing schemes in Sri Lanka.",10th International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places'- IC2P2-2024 ,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ,2024,
Sarathweera K. D. P. & Hettiarachchi A. A,".An Assessment on Architectural Parameters of Civic Pride in Public Buildings with Special Reference to The City of Colombo, Sri Lanka.",10th International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places'- IC2P2-2024 ,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ,2024,
Sandeep, R.G. R and Hettiarachchi, A.A,".The effect of tree planting pattern on thermal comfort of pedestrians in urban streets: case of Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka .",10th International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places'- IC2P2-2024 ,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ,2024,
Ranasinghe, R.D.A and Hettiarachchi, A.A ,".Destigmatizing Mental Health Treatment Centers Through Architectural; Insights From National Institute Of Mental Health, Mulleriyawa, Sri Lanka, .",17th International Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) held on 6th and 7th December 2024 at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. ,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ,2024,186-195
Rathnasinghe, A.S and Hettiarachchi, A.A,".The impact of viewing vistas on psychological well-being : a study on the service providers, in selected government hospitals in the hill country, Sri Lanka.",17th International Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) ,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ,2024,128-137
Hettiarachchi. T.C. & Hettiarachchi. A.A,".An investigation into the relationship between visual greenery of urban canal environment and emotional well-being of teenagers in low-income settlements.",17th International Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ,2024,261-272
Diyamantha, H.W.T.K., & Hettiarachchi, A.A. ,".Impact of visual stimulants on user's time perception; an experimental study with reference to correlated colour temperature in fast food outlets.", 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) ,BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka ,2023,253
Welagedara, D. & Hettiarachchi,".A study on the impact of greenery in building interiors on the psychological well-being of occupants: an experimental study with special reference to Personalized Residential Spaces of University Students in Sri Lanka.",16th International Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ,2023,172-181
Wickremasinghe L.L.S and Hettiarachchi. A.A,".An assessment of user preference in artificial pathway lighting in urban parks; cases from greater Colombo region.",14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2022,150-159
Hettiarachchi. A. A and Wijethunge. W.M.D,".Impact of nature connectedness in reducing depression, stress and anxiety of working community during covid - 19 pandemic insights from IT sector in Colombo, Sri Lanka.",15th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa ,2022,158-166
Thilakarathne .S.K and Hettiarachchi. A. A ,".Environmental psychological considerations for people working in shared spaces; a study of co-working spaces concerning Colombo, Sri Lanka.",15th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa ,2022,205 - 213
Wickremasinghe L.L.S and Hettiarachchi A.A,".An Assessment of User Preferences on Artificial Pathway Lighting in Urban Parks with Special Reference to the Greater Colombo Region.",26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium of the department of forestry and Environment Science,University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka,2022,82
Hettiarachchi. A.A and Perera. U.D.R,".Impact of colour on depression, anxiety and stress levels of physically disabled patients in health care facilities; a case in a Rehabilitation Centre at Ragama, Sri Lanka..",14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2021,61-70
Hettiarachchi. A.A and Perera. U.D.R,".Impact of colour on depression, anxiety and stress levels of physically disabled patients in health care facilities; a case in a Rehabilitation Centre at Ragama, Sri Lanka..",14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2021,61-70
De Silva. G.G.S and Hettiarachchi. A.A,".Factors affecting the perception of photogenic quality in public spaces; insights from arcade independence square, Colombo.",14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2021,71-81
De Silva. G.G.S and Hettiarachchi. A.A,".Factors affecting the perception of photogenic quality in public spaces; insights from arcade independence square, Colombo.",14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2021,71-81
Wickremasinghe L.L.S and Hettiarachchi. A.A,".Impact of the quality of space of learning environment on the quality of life of autistic children: Insights from three selected schools form Kandy, Sri Lanka.",14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2021,175 -183
K.W.H.K. Premathilake and Hettiarachchi. A.A,".Impact of the quality of space of learning environment on the quality of life of autistic children: Insights from three selected schools form Kandy, Sri Lanka.",14th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2021,175 -183
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
M. G. M. A. S. R. Siriwardena and A.A. Hettiarachchi,".A Comprehensive Study on the Impact of the Scale of Learning Spaces on Happiness and Well-Being of Preschool Children with reference to two selected cases from Colombo, Sri Lanka.",FARU Journal ,11/2,2024
Wadinambi Arachchi, S., & Hettiarachchi, A.A. ,".An interactive conceptual multisensory model to elevate creativity of undergraduates: a review of literature.",Built Environment Sri Lanka,13/2,2023
K. D. C. M. Nushara and A. A. Hettiarachchi,".The Impact of Greenery in the Window View on Visual Sustained Attention with Special Reference to Classrooms for Children with Down Syndrome.",JOURNAL OF REAL ESTATE STUDIES ,20/02,2023
Thailakarathne.S.K and Hettiarachchi. A.A,".The Impact of Interior Layout on Human Behavior; A Study of Co-Working Spaces with reference to Colombo, Sri Lanka.",International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,12 /07,2022
Hettiarachchi, A.A. and Perera. U.D.R ,".Colour as an agent to manage depression, anxiety and stress levels of mobility impaired individuals in healthcare facilities; insights from a Rehabilitation Centre at Ragama, Sri Lanka.",FARU Journal,09/01,2022
Bandara.K.M.S and Hettiarachchi, A.A. ,".Impact of colours in classroom interiors on mental health of undergraduates with reference to depression, anxiety, and stress levels insights from a selected university in western province, Sri Lanka.",FARU Journal,09/02,2022
Galappaththi, S. & Hettiarachchi, A. A. ,".Impact of green spaces on workplace stress; insights from software companies in Sri Lanka. .",Cities People Places (CPP): An International Journal on Urban Environments,06/01,2022
Hettiarachchi, A.A,". Sustenance of ragging: Insights from a State University in Western Province, Sri Lankae.",KALAM – International Research Journal,14/1,2021
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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