Dr. Eng. Janaka Wijesundara, PhD (Germany), MSc (Arch), PG. Diploma (ACOMAS), BSc (BE),
FIA (SL), MITP (SL), MCIP (Canada)
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
a) PUBLICATIONS
1. Wijesundara, J. “Designer’s role in creating sustainable communities – Town of Clarington
as a case”, Built - Environment - Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Vol. 11 , Issue
01 : 2012 , pp. 14 – 20 (ISSN 1391-5983)
2. Wijesundara, J. “Sustainable Cities: The Role of Urban Design in Creating ‘People’s
Cities’”, Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment
(ICSBE) 2012, December 13-15, 2012, Kandy
3. Wijesundara, J. “Sustainable Highways and Contextual Livability”- ICTAD Journal,
November 2012, Sri Lanka, ICTAD, Vol X, pp. 27-38 (ISSN 1012- 2509)
4. Wijesundara, J. “Sense of place” – a concept for heritage stewardship, Punkalasa, July, 2012,
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Department of Archaeology, Vol. 2, pp. 116-123 (ISSN 2279-1760)
5. Wijesundara, J. and Gunarathne, N. “Education for sustainability: its implication on built
environment studies”, Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Built
Environment (ICSBE) 2012, December 13-15, 2012, Kandy
6. Wijesundara, J. “Bio-gas technology as a sustainable source of energy in Sri Lanka”,
Conference Proceedings- International Bio Technology Conference 2012, June 4-7, 2012,
Mataram, Indonesia, Konsorsium Bioteknologi, pp. 547-559
7. Wijesundara, J. “Urban Conservation and the Renewal of Historic City”, 2002, Fruende des
Raiff e.V. Aachen, Germany
8. Sri Lanka’s first highway – “Southern Expressway opens”, The Nation, November 27, 2011,
Sri Lanka
9. Wijesundara, J. “Current Approaches to Urban Renewal”, UDA Journal, December 2002, Sri
Lanka, Urban Development Authority, Vol. 3, No.3 pp. 13-17
10. Wijesundara, J. “Towards Planned Urban renewal- Comparative Approaches of Germany
and Sri Lanka”, The Sri Lanka Architect, 2002, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects,
Vol. 103, N0.4, pp. 19-25
11. Wijesundara, J. Introduction-“Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Living”,
Climate on the Edge, German Cultural Centre; GAASL, November 2010, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(ISBN 978-955-0550-00-5) pp. 01-02
Dr. Janaka Wijesundara
12. Wijesundara, J. “The Designers Approach to Urban Regeneration”, UDA Journal, Urban
Development Authority, 2000
13. Wijesundara, J. “Cities in Transformation”, UDA Journal, Urban Development Authority,
Vol. 1, No 1. pp. 19-23, 2000
14. Editor, Climate on the Edge, International Conference, German Cultural Centre; GAASL,
2010, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN 978-955-0550-00-5)
15. Editor, UDA Journal, Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka. Vol. 3, No.3, 2002
16. Editor, UDA Journal, Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka. Vol. 1, No.2, 2001
17. Editor, UDA Journal, Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka. Vol. 1, No.1, 2000
b) CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
International Conferences
1. Wijesundara, J. “Bio-gas technology as a sustainable source of energy in Sri Lanka”,
Conference Proceedings- International Bio Technology Conference 2012, June 4-7, 2012,
Konsorsium Bioteknologi , Mataram, Indonesia,
2. Session Chair, Green Buildings-“Sustainable Energy Initiatives for the SAARC Region”, 5th
Japan SAARC Energy Symposium 2012, May 2012, Mt Lavinia, Sri Lanka
3. Wijesundara, J. “Role of Urban Design in creating eco-cities- Town of Galle as a case from
Sri Lanka”, Eco Cities World Summit 2011, August 21-22, 2011, Montreal, Canada
4. Wijesundara, J. and Gunarathne, N. “Fostering Creativity in Construction Education;
Finding the meaning of creativity within construction industry”, World Construction
Symposium, June 28-30 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka
5. Wijesundara, J. “A colossus of divine power – ‘Sigiriya’ ancient rock city in Sri Lanka”,
ICOMOS Canada National Conference, October 25-27, 2007, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
6. Wijesundara, J. “Building for social, economic and cultural sustainability”, Common Wealth
Association of Architects Annual Conference, February 18-19, 2010, Colombo, Sri Lanka
7. Wijesundara, J. “Facade Improvement Program in Clarington”, Municipal Urban Designers
Annual Conference, June 2008, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
8. Conference Chair, Climate on the Edge, International Conference, German Cultural Centre;
GAASL, 2010, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr. Janaka Wijesundara
National Conferences
1. Wijesundara, J. ‘Changing Shape of Kandy; “Urban Design perspectives”’, Architects
Regional Conference, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, September 21, 2012, Kandy, Sri
Lanka
2. Wijesundara, J. “Managing transportation infrastructure for contextual livability- the
designers role”- National conference 2012, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, February 2012,
Colombo, Sri Lanka
3. Wijesundara, J. “sustainable Communities-The socio cultural component in sustainability”,
World Habitat Day Conference, Institute for Construction Training and Development,
October 28, 2010, Colombo, Sri Lanka
4. Wijesundara, J. “Going for Green Hotels; Planning, Design and Practice considerations”, Sri
Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), June 23-25, 2010, Wattala, Sri Lanka
5. Wijesundara, J. “The urban heritage conservation- German Approach”- Faculty of
Architecture Research Unit (FARU) Annual Conference, 2008, Colombo, Sri Lanka
6. Wijesundara, J. “Sense of place” – a concept for heritage stewardship”, National
Archaeological Council, July 9-10, 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Department of Archaeology,
Vol. 2, pp. 116-123
7. Wijesundara, J. “Towards Planned Urban renewal- Comparative Approaches of Germany
and Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects National Conference Proceedings, February
2002, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, pp. 43-48
8. Conference Chair, Conference on “Sustainable Architecture”, Embassy of France and
Alliance of France, June 20, 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka
9. Panelist, Symposium on Planning for Sacred Cities, Ministry of Urban Development and
sacred area Development, January 12, 2010, Sri Lanka
10. Panelist, Seminar on Learning from the Singapore Experience, Continuing Professional
development, January 14, 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka
11. Panelist, Seminar on Designing Environmentally Responsive Buildings, Continuing
Professional development, May 25, 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr. Janaka Wijesundara