http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12566 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:09:19 GMT 2026-04-23T10:09:19Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12575 BIO-INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURAL MODULAR FAÇADE FOR URBAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT Senalankadhikara, A.; Udawattha, C.; Kaluthanthri, P. Like the rest of the world, tropical urban cities are undergoing tremendous population expansion. Urban heat stress is on the rise, creating the Urban Heat Island, as a result of reduced vegetation and the development of the built environment using impermeablematerials. In order to address the issue, vertical greenery systems are in demand as an adaptation to the built environment. Vertical living walls have become a popular trend globally where elongated with many benefits. However, to gain the possible benefits, comprehensive knowledge is necessary as living walls are more frequently requested by many urban residencies in Colomb, adopted as an icon forsustainability, aesthetically pleasing and visually appealing expression. Nevertheless, the emergence of novel products should be catered to the local market with less complexity addressing a low profile in cost, maintenance and durability. The development and invention of a Bio integrated modular brick disclose an environmentally friendly living walling method which comprises a single unit where the unique design is adopted to solve the problems in the construction, installation, irrigation,drainage, water, and power supply of a vertical living wall system. A comprehensive literature review has been conducted to collectdata on mortar and brick properties, vegetation and germination, irrigation systems, and structural properties. The self-interlockingfeature of the masonry unit is designated in both the female and the male face of the unit, improving strength and balance. Also, the potting area can be utilized for soil and plants while the waterproofing layer is in between the planting area and the main structural part of the unit. Specially designed grooved have been catered for irrigation and nutrient supply pipelines with outlets. This vegetated masonry unit can be adapted to all exterior or interiorfacades and for boundary walls which is low in cost, maintenanceand high in durability Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12575 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12574 INTEGRATING URBAN FARMING INTO THE SRI LANKAN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT Kulathunga, S.; Perera, U.; Udawattha, C. Sri Lanka is facing a devastating food crisis in the recent years due to the economic collapse in the country. Day by day, the access to food is decreasing while the prices are increasing. Urban agriculture is viewed as a workable solution for urban food issues in developed nations. However, Sri Lanka is still in the early stages of urban farming. There is still need for investigation about the potential applications of urban framing technology in Sri Lanka's built-up urban environment. The project will examine how to set up urban farming systems that might be used in high-rise structures, homes with yards, and low-income slums, as well as develop instructions for the general public on urban farming. Additionally, it will look at how urban farming practices might be related to residential building architecture. Following the preliminary research, a series of product prototypes will be made using soilless farming techniques. These will undergo testing and modifications to Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12574 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12573 SPIRITUALITY IN ACHIEVING TRUE PURPOSE OF ORGANIC INDUSTRY Samarasinghe, N.A.C.; Kumara, U.A.; Perera, M.S.S.; Ulluwishewa, R. Organic industry plays a significant role in enhancing both human and planetary health and hence contributes to sustainability. That is the very purpose of organic consumers for consuming organic. However, evidence suggest that the purpose of those who involve in organic production (growers) & processing are solely profit maximization. Therefore, they are unlikely to sacrifice any part of profit for the wellbeing of society and environment. Profit orientation likely to adopt unethical practices by behaving unsustainable ways. Unsustainable practices of organic production and processing are in conflict with the consumers' purpose of being organic. This is where spirituality becomes important. The spiritual development is an inner- process which transforms the mind of people from self-centeredness to self-transcendence in which health and sustainability of the planet are valued in addition to profit. The present paper, with the help of evidence derived from the literature on the science of spirituality and the organic industry argues that spiritual transformation of stakeholders in organic industry is essential in achieving its purpose. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12573 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12572 A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING IN SRI LANKA Kariyawasa, T.D.; Weerakoon, P.; Wickramarachchi, N.; Udawattha, C. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12572 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z