Kapila Dharmasena Silva
School of Architecture & Design - ArchitectureRoom 132
Social, cultural, and psychological dimensions in design; global heritage management and architectural preservation; nonwestern traditions in architecture and urban design (special focus on South, Southeast, and East Asian countries); Community design practices (affordable housing and post-disaster resettlement)
Education
Ph.D., Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Post Graduate Diploma, Architectural Conservation of Monuments and Sites, University of Moratuwa
M.S., Architecture, University of Moratuwa
B.S., Built Environment, University of Moratuwa
Research
Social, Cultural, and Psychological Aspects of Architectural Design and Urban Design
Environmental Design Policy in Developing Countries
Issues related to Revitalization, Preservation, and Management of Historic Buildings and Urban Settings
Community Participation in Urban Design, Settlement Planning, and Preservation
Research Interests
- Culture
- Urbanism
- Vernacular architecture
- Historic preservation
- Heritage management
- World Heritage
- Environment-behavior studies
