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Dr. Jeeva Wijesundara
Assistant Professor
School of Architecture | Architecture
Career Summary
Archt. Jeeva Wijesundara is a Senior Lecturer-Higher Grade, in the SLIIT School of Architecture. She is a Chartered Architect, and an Urban Designer having experience over 30 years in Practice. Presently She is a chief Partner to the Design Plan Associates (DPA), a consultancy organization with Chartered Architects, Urban Designers, Town Planners, and Conservators, in Colombo. During her practice she has been involving in design and construction of varying residential, commercial, office/institutional projects, as the Project Architect, Team Leader. She has foreign working experience in Germany and Canada.
She is experienced in Teaching for Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate students; on Modules in Architecture, Urban Design/Urban Planning and Building Construction Technologies, in the University of Moratuwa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the City School of Architecture.
She is a Fellow Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects. Currently, she is a Lecturer in the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects for ‘Professional Correspondence in Project Administration’ and 'Case Study' for Associate Membership (SLIA-Part III/Charter Examination) and is also serviced as a ‘Practical Training Counselor’ till 2022.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka; 2021
- Master of Urban Design (MSc Urban Design), University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; 2004-2005
- Master of Science in Architecture (MSc Architecture), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka; 1993-1994
- Bachelor of Science in Built Environment (BSc Built Environment), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka; 1986-1990
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Outstanding Woman Award at the 7th Contemporary Global Summit in Multidisciplinary Studies 2024, International Federation for Scientific Development & Global Learners Academy of Developemnt, Chennai, India
- Architecural Research Award, Annual Awards 2022; Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA)
- Architectural Design Award-Geoffrey Bawa Award: for the “Best Designer”, Comprehensive Design Project & Technological Report, awarded by University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 1994
- Sherman de Silva Award: for the “Most Outstanding Student” of Master of Science Degree Program in Architecture awarded by Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, 1994
- Sri Lanka Institute of Architects Award: for the “Best Performed Student” at the Final Examination of Master of Science Degree Program in Architecture awarded by Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, 1994
- Sri Lanka Institute of Architects Award 2013 – Architectural Design Award, 2013
- Geoffrey Bawa Architecture Award 2014 - One of the Nine finalists. 2014
- Sri Lanka Institute of Architects Award 2015 – Architectural Design Award, 2015
Research Interests and Memberships
Research Interests
- Urban Form; its elements and attributes:
- Sustainability and Urban Form:
- Sustainability in Urban Neighbourhoods:
- Sustainable Neighbourhoods and satisfaction of inhabitants:
- Experiencing Neighbourhood Space in Human Perception:
- Relationship between Urban Forms and Urban Neighbourhoods
- Urban Planning
Memberships
- Fellow Member, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (FIA-SL/2011)
- Associate Member, Sri lanka Institute of Archotects (AIA-SL/1995)
- Journal Co-editor of the Journal of Built Environment Sri Lanka: Serving as a co-editor for An international refereed research publication of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, 2023
- Council Member, Institute of Urban Designers (IUD/2022)
- Inaugural Member, Sri Laka Institute of Urban Designers (IUD-SL/ 2020)
- Hon. Secretary, Sri Lanka Association of Urban Designers (SLAUD-SLIA/2019-2023)
- Secretary, to the Subcommittee: Served as the secretary to the subcommittee to advise on minimum entry qualifications, Board of Architectural Education (BAE), SLIA,2022-Drafted minimum Entry Qualification document for BAE of SLIA.
- Secretary, to the Sub Committee: Served as the secretary to the subcommittee of The Board of Architectural Education (BAE) – SLIA, for Impact Assessment of Advanced ICT on Architectural Education, July 2023.
- Member, Membership Enrolment Committee, Board of Education, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (2021/2022)
- Member, Board of Architectural Publications, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, (2009-2011, 2016)
- Committee Member of “ARCHITECT” Journal, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, 2009/2010
- Committee Member of “VASTHU” Journal, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Session 2002/2003
- Associate Member, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka, (AIA-SL/1995)
Ongoing Research
- Research Title:The success of Sustainable Materials in Creating Sustainable Built Environment: An Insight from Local Construction Practices; Conference Paper; International Conference on Suatainable Built Environment (ICSBE), 2023
- Research Title: A Study on the Sense of Community and Behaviour of Inhabitants in Nugegoda Commercial Streets;Conference Paper; International Conference on Suatainable Built Environment (ICSBE), 2023 (Authors: M.A.G. Medonza, M.G.P. Manelgama, J. Wijeundara)
My Publications
Journal Publications Under Review
- Jeeva Wijesundara " Experiencing Neighbourhood Space in Human Perception for the Journal of Built Environment, Sri Lanka " Journal of Built Environment, Sri Lanka, Under Review
Journal Publications
- Jeeva Wijesundara, U.G.D.Weerasinghe, Ranjith Perera " Caring neighbourhoods in managing cities for transforming futures, International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places' " Conference Proceedings: 7th International Urban Design Conference. ICCPP Conference on Cities, People, Places-2019, 2019, pp.Pp. 157-174, ISSN: 2345-9530,
- Jeeva Wijesundara, Sashini Fernando, Ranjith Perera " A study on the revival of Hamilton Canal and its' contribution towards the evolving tourism industry in Negombo, International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places' " Conference Proceedings: 7th Urban Design Conference ICCPP Conference on Cities, People, Places-2019, 2019, pp.Pp. 351-366, ISSN 2345-9530,
- Jeeva Wijesundara, U.G.D.Weerasinghe, Ranjith Perera " Urban Form in Sustainable Neighbourhoods, International Conference on 'Cities, People and Places' " Conference Proceedings: 6th International Urban Design Conference. ICCPP Conference on Cities, People Places-2018, 2018, pp.Pp. 88-103, ISSN: 2345-9530,
- Jeeva Wijesundara " Evaluating Neighbourhood Sustainability in user satisfaction; A case from Colombo, Sri Lanka " International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements (ISVS), vol.8.1, 2021, ISSN: 2738-2222 ,
- Jeeva Wijesundara " "Appraisal on User satisfaction for Neighbourhood Sustainability; A Case from Colombo" " Built Environment Sri lanka, vol.13, Issue 2, 2023, pp.39-54,
Conference Proceedings
- Jeeva Wijesundara, U.G.D Weerasinghe; L.S.R. Perera Caring Neighbourhoods in Managing Cities for Transforming Futures in 7th International Conference on Cities Places People (ICCPP), year 2019, Colombo, pp.Pp. 157-174. ISSN: 2345-9530, University of Moratuwa, 2019,
- Sashini Fernando; Jeeva Wijesundara A Study on Revival of Hamilton Canal and Its Contribution towards the Evolving Tourism Industry in Negombo in 7th International Conference on Cities Places People, year 2023, Colombo, pp.Pp. 351-366. ISSN 2345-9530, University of Moratuwa, 2019 ,
- Jeeva Wijesundara; U.G.D Weerasinghe; L.S.R. Perera Urban Form in Sustainable Neighbourhoods in 6th International Conference on Cities Places People (ICCPP), year 2023, Colombo, pp.Pp. 88-103. ISSN: 2345-9530, University of Moratuwa, 2018,
- Viduni, Pathirana; Jeeva, Wijesundara Office Design For Employees' Satisfaction: A Study on State Sector Offices In Homagama in 13th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE), year 2022, Kandy, pp.121-138; ISSN: 2792-145X, Graduate Associate Professionals (Pvt) Ltd, Kandy, December 2022,
- Mudannayaka M.A.D.D.; Jeeva Wijesundara Co-Benefits of Adopting Green Concept For Sustainable Building Construction In Sri Lanka in International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE), year 2023, Kandy, pp.539-558 ISSN 2366-2557 ISSN 2366-2565 (electronic), Spriger, December 2022,
- Jeeva Wijesundara The Success of Sustainable Materials in Creating Sustainable Built Environment: An Insight from Local Construction Practices in 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) -2023., year 2023, Kandy, 17th December 2023,
- Jeeva Wijesundara The Success of Sustainable Materials in Creating Sustainable Built Environment: An insight from Local Construction Practices in 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) 2023, year 2024, Kandy, pp.1298-1308, Graduate Associate Professionals (Pvt) Ltd, Jeeva Wijesundara,
- M.A.G. Medonza*, M.G.P. Manelgama, Jeeva Wijeundara A study on the Sense of Community and Behaviour patterns of inhabitants of Nugegoda Commercial Streets in 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) 2023, year 2024, Kandy, pp.616-632, Graduate Associate Professionals (Pvt) Ltd, 15th -17th December 2023,
Conference Presentations
- Dinithi Maheeka Warakagoda; Minushi Polhena; Jeeva Wijesundara " Sustaining Colour in Preserving Urban Context: An Insight from Tangible Cultural Heritage in Kandy City Presentation, at 9th ICCPP-University of Moratuwa, 2023
- M. M. M. Perera; N.M.P. Navaratne; Jeeva Wijesundara " Effects Of Urban Renewal and Gentrification on Social Reconstruction Presentation, at 9th ICCPP-University of Moratuwa, 2023
- : Chamuditha Koralage; Ranjith Perera; Jeeva Wijesundara " The Influence of Building-Street Interface on Fostering Public Activities Presentation, at 9th ICCPP-University of Moratuwa, 2023
- Viduni, Pathirana; Jeeva, Wijesundara " Passive climate modifications in Dutch buildings: A study on public buildings by Church Street, Galle Fort Presentation, at 9th ICCPP-University of Moratuwa, 2023
- Thushini, Kirihena; Jeeva, Wijesundara " The Positioning of Recreational Spaces in the Corporate Office: Colombo, Sri Lanka Presentation, at 9th ICCPP- University of Moratuwa, 2023
- Mudannayaka M.A.D.D.; Jeeva Wijesundara " An Appraisal of Co-benefits of Green Building; Challenges in creating crisis- adaptive built environment Presentation, at 9th ICCPP-University of Moratuwa, 2023
- Jeeva Wijesundara " Elements of Urban Form Evoking Human Consensus on Neighbourhood Environment: A Case from Wellawatta, Primary Residential Area in Colombo, Sri Lanka Presentation, at Channai, India, 2024
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